Yael is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1809 in 2025 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 16 births ranking #1783. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 300.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 15,830 girls born was named Yael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.