Yahel - A very unique male name
Yahel at a glance
Yahel is ranked #4338 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 2008 at #1589 and first appeared on the charts in 2003.
- Rank in 2025
- #4338
- Births in 2025
- 5
- Peak year
- 2008 (#1589)
- First appeared
- 2003
- Trend
- #3353 in 2020 → #4338 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 293,257 boys
- Visitor rating
- 3.8/5 (5 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yahel peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 1589.
Famous with this name
Yahel Cruz
Yahel Dooley
Yahel Herzog
How would you rate Yahel, 1-5?
Yahel is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yahel is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,929 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,929.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yahel is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Yahel origin and meaning
Hebrew
Uncertain — a modern Hebrew name, sometimes linked to the biblical Yael, but its own derivation is not firmly established
Yahel appears in US data only from 2003 and peaked in 2008, a pattern consistent with a modern Hebrew name carried by Israeli and Jewish families. It is sometimes connected to Yael, the biblical heroine, but that link is a resemblance rather than a documented derivation, so the etymology stays uncertain.
Origin uncertain
Yahel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Yahel, pop culture references for the name Yahel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Yahel
We've found the following names that sound similar to Yahel, sorted by popularity.
Yael / Yoel / Yale / Yul /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 4338 |
| 2024 | 2673 |
| 2023 | 3824 |
| 2020 | 3353 |
| 2019 | 3398 |
| 2018 | 2577 |
| 2017 | 3013 |
| 2016 | 3300 |
| 2015 | 2340 |
| 2014 | 1646 |
| 2013 | 2110 |
| 2012 | 1628 |
| 2011 | 3112 |
| 2010 | 2814 |
| 2009 | 2179 |
| 2008 | 1589 |
| 2007 | 3300 |
| 2003 | 3475 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2929 |
Even more about Yahel
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Yahel a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Yahel?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
yah-HEL · /jɑˈhɛl/
Stress and the final vowel vary by family and by Hebrew or English reading.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Yael — Biblical feminine name it resembles; a different name
- Jahel — Occasional transliteration variant
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Yahel for its Hebrew sound and rarity — a short, distinctive name that has never been common in the US.
Worth knowing
- Often confused with the biblical girls' name Yael
- Pronunciation is not settled in English
