| Meaning | mountain goat |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Yael |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ya-el |
About Yael
Compact yet powerful, this name demonstrates that impact isn't measured by length. The single syllable creates instant recognition and memorability, cutting through cluttered social environments with clarity. Its international usage across multiple cultures provides a cosmopolitan quality without appearing trendy or fleeting. The name possesses a certain architectural quality—clean lines, efficient design, purposeful construction. Families who value substance over ornamentation frequently appreciate this selection. It requires confidence to choose a name this direct, but that same confidence becomes part of what the name communicates about the bearer. The straightforward spelling eliminates confusion while maintaining distinctive character.
Nicknames for Yael
| Ya |
| Yaya |
| Eli |
| Ellie |
Famous People Named Yael
| Yael Grobglas | Israeli actress |
| Yael Naim | Israeli-French singer-songwriter |
| Yael Stone | Australian actress |
| Yael Abecassis | Israeli actress and model |
| Yael Bartana | Israeli artist and filmmaker |
| Yael Averbuch | American professional soccer player |
| Yael Arad | Israeli Olympic medalist in judo |
| Yael German | Israeli politician and former Minister of Health |
| Yael Eckstein | Israeli-Canadian writer and activist |
| Yael Abigail Klein | American economist and professor |
| Yael Markovich | Israeli Paralympic swimmer |
| Yael Meir | Israeli basketball player |
| Yael Ridberg | American opera singer |
| Yael Shahar | Israeli author and educator |
| Yael Zofi | Israeli-American business consultant and author |
| Yael Acher "KAT" Modiano | French singer and musician |
| Yael Adler | German dermatologist and author |
| Yael Alkalay | Israeli fragrance designer and entrepreneur |
| Yael Farber | South African playwright and director |
Characters Named Yael
| Yael Tamir | A character in the novel "The Power Broker" by Stephen Frey |
| Yael Danon | A character in the TV series "Fauda" |
| Yael of Netaia | A character in the video game "Diablo IV" |
| Yael van der Wouden | A character in the book "A Week in October" by Elizabeth Subercaseaux |
| Yael Bar Zohar | A character in the TV series "Yellow Peppers" |
| Yael Okun | A character in the novel "The Witness" by Nora Roberts |
| Yael Feinerman | A character in the TV series "Mossad 101" |
| Yael Yurman | A character in the book "Time of the Uprooted" by Elie Wiesel |
| Yael Bilu | A character in the movie "A La Vie" |
| Yael Latimer | A character in the TV series "Mistresses" |
| Yael Hoffman | A character in the TV series "Heroes Reborn" |
| Yael Miller | A character in the movie "It's All About Love" |
| Yael Neeman | A character in the TV series "Hostages" |
| Yael Dan | A character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Yael Efrati | A character in the TV series "Prisoners of War" |
| Yael Rizzoli | A character in the TV series "Rizzoli & Isles" |
| Yael Arbel | A character in the TV series "The Red Line" |