FIRST NAME
Yael
Yael is the 2,590th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 4,367 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 3,157 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,590 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,919
2020 CENSUS
4,367
living · #2,590
BABIES NAMED YAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1954–2025
2025127
As a female name, Yael peaked in 2022, when 166 babies were named Yael (the #1386 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #2,261 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
3,157
living · #2,261
BABIES NAMED YAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1984–2025
2025304
As a male name, Yael peaked in 2023, when 329 babies were named Yael (the #776 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)