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Joelle

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Pronounced joh-EL /dʒoʊˈɛl/High

Meaning: Yahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)High

In 30 seconds: The French feminine form of Joel, meaning 'Yahweh is God.' It has a crisp, elegant sound that keeps it feeling fresh — at once biblical in origin and French in feel.

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Origin HighHebrew, French

MeaningYahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)

U.S. rank (2025)#1010 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births248 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 15,863

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

Joelle is the French feminine form of Joel, from the Hebrew name Yo'el, a combination of Yo (a short form of Yahweh) and El (God), meaning 'Yahweh is God' or 'God is Yahweh.' The biblical book of Joel is one of the twelve minor prophets.

Joelle has appeared in the United States since the mid-20th century, used across English- and French-speaking families. It ranked #919 for girls in 2024. Its two-syllable, stress-on-second-syllable pattern gives it a crisp, French elegance distinct from the more casual Joel.

Did you know? Joel and Joelle share their root with the name Elijah — both are Hebrew compounds affirming God's identity, just in different word order: Joel (Yo'el: Yah + El) vs. Elijah (Eli + Yah).

Overall data confidence 93%

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Variations

JoellJoëlle

Nicknames

JoJoeyElle

Famous Bearers

★Joelle Carter (1972-)
American actress known for the series Justified
★Joelle Anoa'i (1986-)
American professional wrestler and television personality known as Nia Jax

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joelle mean?

Joelle means 'Yahweh is God,' as the French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah + El: Yahweh + God).

How do you pronounce Joelle?

It's said joh-EL — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Joelle a boy or girl name?

Joelle is the feminine form; Joel is the masculine.

How popular is Joelle?

Joelle ranked #919 for U.S. girls in 2024.