Jael Name Popularity and Statistics
Jael is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jael?
Jael is spelled J-A-E-L. The name has 4 letters.
Jael Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,388
Recorded Births157
Rank#1,315
Recorded Births147
- Girls usage rose 78 places to #1,388 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 49 places to #1,315 and recorded 9 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 157 | #1,388 |
| 2025 | Boys | 147 | #1,315 |
| 2024 | Girls | 149 | #1,466 |
| 2024 | Boys | 138 | #1,364 |
| 2023 | Girls | 134 | #1,578 |
| 2023 | Boys | 148 | #1,294 |
| 2022 | Girls | 143 | #1,515 |
| 2022 | Boys | 124 | #1,457 |
| 2021 | Girls | 131 | #1,600 |
| 2021 | Boys | 140 | #1,325 |
| 2020 | Girls | 127 | #1,632 |
| 2020 | Boys | 163 | #1,177 |
| 2019 | Girls | 154 | #1,441 |
| 2019 | Boys | 133 | #1,347 |
| 2018 | Girls | 173 | #1,313 |
| 2018 | Boys | 129 | #1,364 |
| 2017 | Girls | 147 | #1,505 |
| 2017 | Boys | 136 | #1,321 |
| 2016 | Girls | 145 | #1,545 |
| 2016 | Boys | 140 | #1,295 |
| 2015 | Girls | 152 | #1,501 |
| 2015 | Boys | 128 | #1,359 |
| 2014 | Girls | 159 | #1,427 |
| 2014 | Boys | 124 | #1,375 |
When Was Jael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Girls
206 recorded births
National rank #1,196
2012 · Boys
203 recorded births
National rank #983
2013 · Girls
177 recorded births
National rank #1,321
2007 · Girls
175 recorded births
National rank #1,381
Where Jael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #564 | 9 |
| TN | #813 | 8 |
| MD | #840 | 5 |
| FL | #912 | 17 |
| GA | #915 | 10 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #707 | 9 |
| PA | #742 | 11 |
| NY | #745 | 19 |
| AZ | #844 | 6 |
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| FL | #1,009 | 13 |
| TX | #1,070 | 21 |