Yael
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced yah-EL
Verified name
What does Yael mean?
Mountain goat, ibex, strength
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 821 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1809 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Yaeli
Variant: Jael, Yaelle
Related: Yaelah
Using Yael across cultures
Heroine name in biblical history.
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