Boy nameCurrently #3,509 in the USFalling
Yahel
3 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yahel'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.
Yahel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yahel |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 87 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 38 |
Yahel through the decades
- Yahel peaked in 2008, when 87 babies were named Yahel in the US.
- The 2010s were Yahel's strongest decade, averaging 45 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yahel has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yahel currently ranks #3,509 in the US and is cooling off.