The nameJaël
Jaël is the French form of Jael, a biblical name given in France to girls and boys.
- Unisex name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew Yael, "ibex".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In the Bible, Jael is a heroine of the Book of Judges. In France the name has risen since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Jaël
Jaël in France
5346thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (40 births)
805babies named Jaël in France since 1900
Jaël was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 270 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Jaël. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Jaël in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 28 births a year.
Jaël in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaël mean?
From the Hebrew Yael, "ibex".
What is the origin of the name Jaël?
Hebrew.
Is Jaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Jaël is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.