Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Yael Updated May 17, 2026 by Jennifer M. Yael Gender: Female Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Mountain Goat ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Yael? The name Yael is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Mountain Goat. People who like the name Yael also like: Charlotte, Isla, Hazel, Noa, Naomi, Hannah, Nora, Adam, Gabriel, Elijah, Silas, Benjamin, Felix, Liam Names like Yael: Yaholo, Yulia, Yaal, Yaella, Yuley, Yuliia, Yul, Yale, Yule, Yuliya, Ylli Stats for the Name Yael Yael is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Yael is currently #818 in U.S. births