Mountain goat; to ascend
Yaeli is a modern Hebrew diminutive of the name Yael. It is derived from the Hebrew word for the Nubian ibex, a type of mountain goat known for its ability to climb and ascend steep heights.
Less common today
Yaeli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,512 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
