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Jaelle

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Pronounced jah-EL /dʒɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: French-styled elaboration of Jael — Hebrew Yael, 'mountain goat, ibex'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sure-footed and graceful: Jaelle elaborates Jael — Hebrew 'mountain goat, ibex'. A biblical heroine's name, soft and lyrical.

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Origin MediumHebrew, French

MeaningFrench-styled elaboration of Jael — Hebrew Yael, 'mountain goat, ibex'

U.S. rank (2025)#5625 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 674

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

Jaelle is a French-styled elaboration of Jael — Hebrew Yael, 'mountain goat, ibex' (a sure-footed climber). Borne by a fierce biblical heroine, the -elle ending makes it lyrical.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, mountain-goat at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Jael (Yael) was a biblical heroine who felled the enemy general Sisera — her name means 'mountain goat, ibex'; Jaelle gives it a soft French-style ending.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Jael — root etymology

Variations

JaelYaelJaela

Nicknames

Jae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaelle mean?

Jaelle elaborates Jael — Hebrew Yael, 'mountain goat, ibex'.

How do you pronounce Jaelle?

It's said jah-EL /dʒɑˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jaelle a boy or girl name?

Jaelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Jaelle?

Jaelle is a rare name in the U.S.