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Yael

Recorded 1954–2025 · United States

Yael was most popular in 2023, when 472 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,229 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,304, with 431 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 9,708 people named Yael.

Most popular in2023
Rank that year#1,229
Births that year472
Total since 18809,708

Yael over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Yael’s peak in 2023. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org