Rising since 1996, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaelle since 1994
Babies named Jaelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 333 |
| 2020s | 163 |
Meaning & origin
Jaelle is a rare but distinctive name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1994. As of 2025, it ranks 5,554th, with just 1 in 73,058 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2011, and the name has been on a rising trajectory since 1996, suggesting a steady though modest increase in use. Jaelle is most popular in Florida. The name is a variant of the biblical Jael, a figure known for her courage, which may appeal to parents seeking a name with historical depth and a modern, feminine sound.
Jaelle is a variant of the biblical name Jael, which in Hebrew (יָעֵל) means 'mountain goat.' In the Book of Judges, Jael is a Kenite woman who kills the Canaanite general Sisera. The spelling Jaelle may also be influenced by the French feminine suffix -elle or serve as a feminine form of Joel. The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Jaelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jaelle” around the world
Where Jaelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jae, Ellie, Jay
Variants: Jael, Jaël
Sibling names for Jaelle
Names that share Jaelle's style, for a brother or sister.
