Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Yael Updated January 13, 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: Naomi, Nora, Charlotte, Isla, Noa, Adelaide, Hazel, Silas, Felix, Liam, Gabriel, Elijah, Adam, Oliver Names like Yael: Yule, Yul, Yaholo, Yale, Yaella, Ylli, Yuliia, Yuliya, Yuley, Yulia, Yaal Stats for the Name Yael Yael is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Yael is currently #790 in U.S. births