Jael is a unisex baby name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Jael was given to 138 boys, ranking No. 1363 for boys and 148 girls, ranking No. 1470 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Jael
In 2024, Jael was given to 138 boys, ranking No. 1363 for boys and 148 girls, ranking No. 1470 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1957 and shows 7,640 recorded births between 1957 and 2024.
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Jael shows up for both boys and girls in recent U.S. records, which makes it a reasonable option for parents comparing unisex baby names.
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