Mountain goat; wild goat
Jaela is a modern feminine variant of the Hebrew name Jael (Yael). In the Old Testament, Jael was a heroic figure who helped defeat the Canaanite army, making the name a symbol of strength and resourcefulness.
Less common today
Jaela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,333 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
