Mountain goat or wild climber
Derived from the Hebrew name Ya'el, it refers specifically to the Nubian ibex, a mountain goat known for its agility. In the Old Testament, Jael is a heroic figure who defeats the Canaanite general Sisera to save Israel. While historically feminine, it has gained modern use as a unisex name due to its short, punchy sound.
About 157 girls were named Jael in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Biblical heroine who killed Sisera with a tent peg
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Canadian author and founder of the Festival of Literary Diversity
The same feel as Jael — far less common.
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