How Many People Are Named Yael?

9,270

people in the United States are named Yael

1 in 36,138 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2906

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0028%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

470 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Hebrew form of JAEL.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
47.2%
Male
52.9%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 15.7 years old

Young (<30) 7,946
85.7%
Adult (30–60) 1,271
13.7%
Senior (>60) 53
0.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1954 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,714
New York 1,678
Texas 890
Florida 438
New Jersey 361
Illinois 335
Arizona 219
Georgia 172
North Carolina 135
Maryland 132

💡 Fun Facts About "Yael"

  • 448 babies were named Yael in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1954
  • Most popular in California

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