Jaell
A unisex name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaell today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaell births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,827
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Jaell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaell
The name Jaell is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic word "yael," which means "mountain goat" or "ibex." The name was likely given to children born in mountainous regions, where these agile animals were commonly found.
In the biblical Book of Judges, there is a character named Jael, who was a Kenite woman praised for her bravery in killing the Canaanite commander Sisera. This ancient reference suggests that the name Jaell (or its variant spellings) has been in use for thousands of years.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaell was Jaell de Chambly, a 13th-century French nobleman who was a knight and crusader during the Seventh Crusade. He participated in the campaigns led by King Louis IX of France and died in the Holy Land around 1250.
In the 16th century, there was a Spanish painter named Jaell Petrarca (c. 1520-1585) who was active in the city of Seville. His works included religious paintings and portraits, and he was known for his innovative use of color and light.
During the 17th century, Jaell van Riebeeck (1619-1677) was a Dutch colonial administrator and the founder of Cape Town, South Africa. He established the first permanent European settlement in the Cape Colony and played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company's expansion in the region.
In the 19th century, Jaell Monvert (1834-1908) was a French pianist, composer, and music educator. She was a renowned performer and teacher, and her compositions included works for piano and chamber ensembles.
Another notable figure was Jaell Krestos (1890-1962), an Armenian writer and poet who was part of the literary movement known as the "Armenian Renaissance." His works explored themes of national identity, cultural heritage, and the Armenian experience in the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jaell, illustrating its longevity and diverse cultural roots.
People
Jaell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaell a common name?
We classify Jaell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaell most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaell was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaell is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jaell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.