Yael Unisex

Popularity: #619 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationYAH-el / /jɑːˈɛl/

Hebrew

Meaning

mountain goat

Historical & Cultural Background

Yael is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with strength and agility. In the Hebrew Bible, Yael is a heroine who played a significant role in the victory over the Canaanites. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly among Jewish communities. It is also a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to girls in modern contexts.

Trend Summary

Yael has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly among parents seeking unique names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Yael
  • Yale

International Variants

  • Yaël (French)
  • Yael (Spanish)
  • Yaal (Arabic)

Famous people named Yael

Yael Stone is an Australian actress known for her role in the television series 'Orange Is the New Black'.

Yael Naim is a French-Israeli singer-songwriter recognized for her hit song 'New Soul'.

Yael Abecassis is an Israeli actress and model who has appeared in various films and television shows.

Yael Cohen is a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for founding the nonprofit organization F*** Cancer.

Fictional characters named Yael

Yael is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', known for her strong personality.

Yael is a character in the novel 'The Last Jew' by Noah Gordon, representing resilience in a historical context.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yael was first seen in the United States in 1984. Yael has ranked as high as #1053 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Yael has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yael (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 60
25%
TX 44
18%
NY 22
9%
FL 19
8%
IL 12
5%
AZ 12
5%
PA 12
5%
VA 10
4%
WA 10
4%
GA 8
3%
NC 8
3%
IN 7
3%
WI 7
3%
NV 6
2%
TN 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19845
19879
19897
19907
199411
199613
199715
199825
199928
200028
200132
200264
2003111
2004139
2005159
2006180
2007212
2008226
2009223
2010219
2011179
2012238
2013243
2014235
2015178
2016182
2017197
2018225
2019222
2020206
2021211
2022225
2023328
2024317