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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yahel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Yahdiel|Yaheli
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Yahel

◈

yah-HEL · 2 syllables

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Boy
#3509
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#3509
Popularity score: 18
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#3509 in 2024
5yr
+1367 ranks
Velocity
+1367
Birth frequency
9.2 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#17529
Popularity score: 1
→ Stable
Peak
#17529 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 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 #3509 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Yahel

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3509

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20022024

Rank #17529 · Rising since 2002

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Yahel

Popularity score: 1  ·  SSA Rank: #17529

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1367 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewReligiousModernUnisex2-syllableSpiritualIsraelMeaningfulContemporary
Character
divine strengthspiritual wisdomnatural gracequiet confidence
STRONG
High confidence

Yahel is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3509 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1367 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3509 · very rare
Yahel at a Glance
Meaning:God lives. A modern Hebrew name combining the divine name with a verb of existence, conveying spiritual presence.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#3509 in 2024
5yr change:+1367 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #3509 · Girl #17529
Notable bearers
Yahel Kastiel
Israeli music producer and DJ
Similar Sound
Yael◈YachelAriel◈UrielNoel◈Joel
Similar Style
EzraAsher◈LeviEden◈Noam◈Ari◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yahel
Eden◈EzraLeviNaomiAsher◈Maya◈Noa◈Ari◈
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Noam◈
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Ari◈
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↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Yahel · Overview
Summary

Yahel is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3509 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Yahel scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1367 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Religious · Modern · Meaningful character
Yahel carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Yahel is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
yahel.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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