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Jaeli

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Pronounced jah-AY-lee /dʒɑˈeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling echoing Yael/Jael — from Hebrew, 'a mountain goat; an ibex; to ascend'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To ascend; a mountain goat: Jaeli echoes Yael. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'jah-AY-lee').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA modern spelling echoing Yael/Jael — from Hebrew, 'a mountain goat; an ibex; to ascend'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7036 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120002024

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

Jaeli is a modern spelling echoing Yael/Jael — from Hebrew, 'a mountain goat; an ibex; to ascend' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'jah-AY-lee'; nickname Jae).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare, to-ascend-and-a-mountain-goat at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Yael/Jael means 'a mountain goat; an ibex; to ascend' in Hebrew — Jaeli is a modern spelling echoing it, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jah-AY-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Yael — routes layered

Variations

YaelJaelJaeli

Nicknames

Jae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaeli mean?

Jaeli echoes Yael/Jael — Hebrew 'a mountain goat; an ibex; to ascend'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jaeli?

It's said jah-AY-lee /dʒɑˈeɪ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jaeli a boy or girl name?

Jaeli is a girl's name.

How popular is Jaeli?

Jaeli is a rare name in the U.S.

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