Yaeli

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Pronounced yah-EH-lee /jɑˈɛ.li/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Yael — from Hebrew, 'a mountain goat; an ibex', linked to the root 'to ascend, to go up'Low

In 30 seconds: A mountain goat; to ascend: Yaeli pets Yael — 'a mountain goat'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'yah-EH-lee').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Yael — from Hebrew, 'a mountain goat; an ibex', linked to the root 'to ascend, to go up'

U.S. rank (2024)#6597 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 237

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

Yaeli is a pet form of Yael — from Hebrew, 'a mountain goat; an ibex', linked to the root 'to ascend, to go up'. Yael was a heroine of the Book of Judges. A lyrical, modern Israeli name (said 'yah-EH-lee'; nickname Yael).

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

Did you know? Yael means 'a mountain goat; an ibex' in Hebrew (linked to 'to ascend') — Yaeli is a sweet pet form, lyrical and modern (said 'yah-EH-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Yael — Hebrew etymology

Variations

YaelJaelYaelle

Nicknames

Yael

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaeli mean?

Yaeli pets Yael — Hebrew 'a mountain goat; an ibex', linked to 'to ascend'.

How do you pronounce Yaeli?

It's said yah-EH-lee /jɑˈɛ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yaeli a boy or girl name?

Yaeli is a girl's name.

How popular is Yaeli?

Yaeli is a rare name in the U.S.