Jael

Meaning of Jael

Jael means "mountain goat." It can also signify strength and agility.

Jael has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jael

After ranking as high as #988 in 2012, Jael has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jael

• Jael Uribe
  Colombian poet and human rights activist
• Jael Strauss
  American fashion model
• Jael Ferreira
  Brazilian football player
• Jael José da Silva
  Brazilian footballer
• Jael Bestué
  Spanish sprinter

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Questions about the name Jael

What does the name Jael mean?

Jael means jael means "mountain goat." it can also signify strength and agility, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jael a boy's or a girl's name?

Jael is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jael?

Jael did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jael most popular?

Jael peaked at #988 in 2012.