Yael

Yael is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 448 babies in the United States.

Yael at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yael

Yael belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yael first appears in Social Security records in 1954 and has been given to 9,270 babies since 1880, including 448 in 2024.

Yael in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Babies named Yael in 2024
448
Total since 1880
9,270

Yael in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Yael in 2025
16
Total since 1996
318

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yael mean?

The meaning of Yael is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yael a boy or girl name?

Yael is a unisex name. In 2024, 448 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yael?

Yael comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yael?

Yael is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1954 and has been given to 9,270 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].