Yaeli

“God's answer”

Israel origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#7618US 2023

15Births / yr

↓Falling

176All-time births

📅 Since 200200

What does Yaeli mean and where does it come from?

Yaeli (ישאלי) is a Hebrew name derived from the root word that relates to God's response or answer, often connected to the idea of divine guidance. It is a relatively modern name and has become increasingly popular among Hebrew-speaking communities in Israel. The name gained attention as part of a t

Cultural significance

Yaeli has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Israel-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god's answer.

Peak popularity

Reached #6210 in 2020 — currently #7618 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Yaeli?

Yaeli works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Yaeli Grace

How popular is Yaeli right now?

Declining — down 13 spots — currently #7618 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2005–2023#7618 · Top 5.6%

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2010

2015

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7618	15	▼ down 13
2022	#7605	15	▲ up 824 · +15% births
2021	#8429	13	▼ down 2219 · -32% births
2020	#6210	19	▲ up 7658 · +171% births
2015	#13868	7	▲ up 588
2010	#14456	7	▼ down 5051 · -42% births
2005	#9405	12	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Yaeli

Best Year2020Rank #6210

Peak Count19

Average Rank#9656

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2005 - 20237 years

The story of Yaeli

Yaeli is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2002. With 176 total births recorded, Yaeli remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9405 in 2005 to #7618 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Yaeli in 2020:

Olivia Emma Ava Charlotte Sophia

Yaeli by decade

Yaeli peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
2000s ★	84
2010s	73
2020s	19

💎Yaeli has only 176 total recorded births since 2002 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Yaeli?

Common

YaeYaelYaelieYaely

What names sound and feel like Yaeli?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Yaeli also consider these

Raeli

Israel · נועה של רוח

Yaelis

Israel · God will answer.

Gaeli

Israel · גֵּאַל (Ge'al) -

Yareli

Mexico · Spanish

Yaseli

English · A meaningful name

Yameli

Mexico · Heavens; derivative of

Jaeli

English · Hebrew

Yaely

Israel · God is gracious

Common questions about the name Yaeli

What does the name Yaeli mean?

Yaeli means "God's answer" — a name rooted in Israel tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Yaeli?

Yaeli is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Yaeli have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Yaeli?

Yaeli originates from Israel tradition. Israel names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Yaeli trending right now?

Yaeli is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Yaeli a common or rare name?

Yaeli is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.