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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jaehaerys|Jaela
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↓ Declining

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jael

◈

JAY-ul · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1363
↓ Declining
Boy
#1363
Popularity score: 27
↓ Declining
Peak
#1183 in 2020
5yr
-70 ranks
Velocity
-70
Birth frequency
3.8 per 100,000 births
Girl
#1470
Popularity score: 26
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1470 in 2024
5yr
+118 ranks
Velocity
+118
Birth frequency
4.1 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1363 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Jael

Popularity score: 27  ·  SSA Rank: #1363

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1470 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Jael

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1470

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-70 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Jael scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalNatureUnisex2-syllableUncommonStrongReligious
Character
fierce determinationstrategic wisdomcourageous actionunwavering loyaltyrighteous strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jaels

creativeprofessionalexpressivetalentedversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Jael is a Hebrew unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1363 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -70 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1470 · rare
Jael at a Glance
Meaning:Mountain goat or gazelle. Biblical name of a woman who defeated an enemy general, symbolizing strength and courage.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#1183 in 2020
5yr change:-70 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1363 · Girl #1470
Notable bearers
Jael Llewellyn
Rugby player
Jael de Pardo
Spanish actress
Similar Sound
Gael◈HaleYaleKaelZeal◈
Similar Style
LeahRuthNaomiEden◈Zion◈
Works well with
Ezra◈Noam◈Eden◈LeviZion◈NaomiKai◈Leah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Jael illustration
Name Intelligence
Jael · Overview
Summary

Jael is a Hebrew unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1363 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Religious character
Jael carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 70 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
jael.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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