Yael
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Yael is a Hebrew name meaning “mountain goat” or “ibex,” closely related to Jael. Yael is also read as “strength of God.” The biblical Jael of Judges killed the villain Sisera in her tent; modern bearers include singer Yael Naim and actress Yael Stone.
Sources: 10,000 Baby Names, 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time, Baby Names (Laura Emerson), Baby Names Made Easy, Baby Names Your Child Can Live With, The Everything Baby Names Book, Unusual Baby Names, The Best Baby Names for Boys
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Usage of Yael in different languages / cultures
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Note: In some cases it is possible for the check mark to be missing even if Yael is used in a particular country, as almost no source name list has 100% coverage.
Yael in official name statistics
United States
In 2025, 304 boys were named Yael, making it the #817 boys' name in the US. Since 1984, 5,207 boys have been named Yael, with the most (329) in 2023. It is most common, relative to births, in Arizona, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
In 2025, 127 girls were named Yael, making it the #1631 girls' name in the US. Since 1954, 4,501 girls have been named Yael, with the most (166) in 2022. It is most common, relative to births, in New York, New Jersey and Maryland.
Source: Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025. Names given to fewer than 5 babies in a year are not listed.
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Towns named Yael
There are 1 towns and villages with Yael in their name.
| Name | Where | Population | |
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| La Granja Yael | Michoacán, 🇲🇽 Mexico | – | Map |
Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Maps: OpenStreetMap.
Celebrities named Yael
Based on celebrities listed on Wikipedia, filtered to only those with the first name Yael.
Yael Arad
Yael Stone
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