Yael

Meaning of Yael

Yael means "mountain goat" or "to ascend". It can also represent strength and agility.

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

Popularity of Yael

Yael has cooled off, slipping to #818 in 2025, down from a peak of #776 in 2023.

Notable people named Yael

• Yael Dayan
  Israeli politician and author
• Yael Naim
  French-Israeli singer-songwriter
• Yael Deckelbaum
  Israeli singer-songwriter
• Yael Grobglas
  Israeli actress
• Yael Stone
  Australian actress

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Questions about the name Yael

What does the name Yael mean?

Yael means yael means "mountain goat" or "to ascend". it can also represent strength and agility, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Yael?

In 2025, Yael ranked #818 for boys, down from #790 the year before.

When was Yael most popular?

Yael peaked at #776 in 2023.