What does the name Yael mean?

The name Yael means "Mountain goat".

What is the origin of the name Yael?

Yael is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 317 babies were named Yael in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Yael is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 317 ↗

All-Time Total: 4,899

Peak Year: 2023

Yael is a Hebrew name meaning "mountain goat" or "ibex." It is derived from the Hebrew word for "mountain goat."

Boy names closely related to Yael

Yahir Angel Alexis Uriel Ismael Misael Isaias Lionel

Girl names closely related to Yael

Luz Angelique Perla Yaritza Sarahi Leilany Jazmin Camila

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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