Unisex nameCurrently #1,363 in the USSteady
Jael
1 syllablePeak year: 20124 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jael |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 41 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 44 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 73 |
| 1998 | 85 |
| 1999 | 96 |
| 2000 | 111 |
| 2001 | 119 |
| 2002 | 149 |
| 2003 | 164 |
| 2004 | 168 |
| 2005 | 200 |
| 2006 | 208 |
| 2007 | 321 |
| 2008 | 294 |
| 2009 | 285 |
| 2010 | 306 |
| 2011 | 273 |
| 2012 | 408 |
| 2013 | 338 |
| 2014 | 283 |
| 2015 | 280 |
| 2016 | 285 |
| 2017 | 283 |
| 2018 | 302 |
| 2019 | 287 |
| 2020 | 290 |
| 2021 | 271 |
| 2022 | 267 |
| 2023 | 280 |
| 2024 | 286 |
Jael through the decades
- Jael peaked in 2012, when 408 babies were named Jael in the US.
- Jael currently ranks #1,363 in the US and is holding steady.