Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Hebrew name meaning 'ibex, mountain goat'
Pronunciation: yah-EL, /jɑːl/, Y IY L
Popularity Rank: #3,384
Derived from the Hebrew name יָעֵל (Ya'el) meaning 'ibex, mountain goat'. In the Old Testament, Yael is the wife of Sisera briefly mentioned in the Book of Judges.
The name Yael is of Hebrew origin and means Hebrew name meaning 'ibex, mountain goat', often associated with strength and agility., Mountain Goat. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yael is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, Mexico, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: yah-EL
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /jɑːl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y IY L
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Yael is recorded 18,669 times globally, ranking it as the 3,384th most common name worldwide.
Yael is most prevalent in Israel, with 7,697 occurrences, making it the 21th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Yael is found among 1 in every 42 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #21 | 1 : 42 |
| Palestine | #66 | 1 : 92 |
| Mexico | #623 | 1 : 310 |
| United States of America | #2,545 | 1 : 1,494 |
| France | #1,898 | 1 : 1,315 |
| Chile | #1,466 | 1 : 1,697 |
| Argentina | #1,014 | 1 : 982 |
| Netherlands | #2,696 | 1 : 1,842 |
| Spain | #3,979 | 1 : 3,970 |
| Colombia | #7,439 | 1 : 9,413 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yael from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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