The nameYaëlle
Yaëlle is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "ibex". It is a form of Yael (Jael).
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Yaëlle comes from the Hebrew Yael, "ibex, mountain goat".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Book of Judges, Jael is the heroine who kills the general Sisera.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Yaëlle
Yaëlle in France
Yaëlle was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,855 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Yaëlle. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Yaëlle in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 95 births a year on average, against 145 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaëlle mean?
Yaëlle comes from the Hebrew Yael, "ibex, mountain goat".
What is the origin of the name Yaëlle?
Hebrew. In the Book of Judges, Jael is the heroine who kills the general Sisera.
Is Yaëlle a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaëlle is a girl's name.