What origin is the name Jael?

Jael comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jael a popular name?

Jael is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jael does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Jael?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jael — for example Jacob, Noah, Michael. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jael

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jael

Jael

Unisex

hebrew

1 syllable

Jael is a hebrew unisex name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning mountain goat. In the Bible, Jael is a prominent heroine who delivered Israel from the army of Sisera.".

Parents who choose Jael pick a unisex name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name meaning mountain goat. In the Bible, Jael is a prominent heroine who delivered Israel from the army of Sisera.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning mountain goat. In the Bible, Jael is a prominent heroine who delivered Israel from the army of Sisera.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jael

Very rare in US records

What does Jael mean?

Jael is a unisex name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning mountain goat. In the Bible, Jael is a prominent heroine who delivered Israel from the army of Sisera.".