Yahel
Every Yahel since 2001 — 803 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yahel
Yahel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,244 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 803 American babies have been named Yahel. Its peak came in 2008, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yahel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yahel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 25 | #4,244 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,591 | 33 | #3,520 |
| 2023 | — | — | 21 | #4,881 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #5,009 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,325 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,850 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,566 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,168 |
| 2017 | — | — | 40 | #3,003 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,462 |
| 2015 | — | — | 40 | #2,965 |
| 2014 | — | — | 82 | #1,827 |
| 2013 | — | — | 52 | #2,422 |
| 2012 | — | — | 78 | #1,879 |
| 2011 | — | — | 31 | #3,509 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,450 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50 | #2,556 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,405 | 81 | #1,824 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,486 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,698 |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,093 | 13 | #6,207 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #13,156 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,227 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,999 | 7 | #9,364 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #12,262 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yahel in 2025?
Yahel ranked #4,244 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yahel?
803 babies have been named Yahel in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yahel most popular?
Yahel peaked in 2008, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Yahel a boy or girl name?
Yahel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yahel rising or falling?
Yahel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.