Yael
girl name#1631 in 2025Yael entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #1381 in 2022, ranks #1631 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1954–2025
#1631
rank today
#1381
peak (2022)
127
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5494 |
| 1960s | #3906 |
| 1970s | #2366 |
| 1980s | #2074 |
| 1990s | #2249 |
| 2000s | #2094 |
| 2010s | #1829 |
| 2020s | #1531 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yael has been most popular in NY, CA, NJ.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Yael are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yael alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yael in 2025?
- Yael ranks #1631 among US girl names in 2025, with 127 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yael most popular?
- Yael peaked in 2022, reaching #1381 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yael with classmates?
- Yael will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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