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Ayelet

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Pronounced ah-yeh-LET /ˌɑ.jɛˈlɛt/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew ayelet, 'a gazelle, a doe' (from ayelet hashachar, 'the gazelle of dawn; the morning star')Medium

In 30 seconds: A graceful gazelle: Ayelet is Hebrew for 'a doe' — and 'the morning star'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (writer Ayelet Waldman).

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew ayelet, 'a gazelle, a doe' (from ayelet hashachar, 'the gazelle of dawn; the morning star')

U.S. rank (2025)#3346 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births46 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 978

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ayelet comes from Hebrew ayelet, 'a gazelle, a doe' — from the phrase ayelet hashachar, 'the gazelle of dawn', a poetic name for the morning star. A soft, lyrical name in Israel (writer Ayelet Waldman).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, a-gazelle at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ayelet means 'a gazelle, a doe' in Hebrew — from ayelet hashachar, 'the gazelle of dawn', a poetic name for the morning star (Venus); soft and lyrical (writer Ayelet Waldman).

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Ayelet — etymology

Variations

AyaletAyala

Nicknames

Aya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayelet mean?

Ayelet is Hebrew for 'a gazelle, a doe' (and 'the morning star').

How do you pronounce Ayelet?

It's said ah-yeh-LET /ˌɑ.jɛˈlɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ayelet a boy or girl name?

Ayelet is a girl's name.

How popular is Ayelet?

Ayelet is a rare name in the U.S.