How Many People Are Named Yahel?
Complete statistics for the name Yahel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yahel is a very rare male name, with only 771 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 428,024 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 778 recorded births happening since 1980.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 778 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yahel Through the Generations
Yahel emerged in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2008 with 87 births. Since then, its usage has slowly declined, but it remains a name strongly associated with younger generations. The average age of people named Yahel is 13, indicating that most were born around 2010. This trend suggests that while Yahel may continue to be used, it's becoming less common among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yahel's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yahel
How Many People Have the Name Yahel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 771 people in the United States currently share the name Yahel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 428,024 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yahel a Common or Rare Name?
Yahel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Yahel Mean?
Yahel means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is light'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yahel in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Yahel Most Popular?
The name Yahel reached peak popularity in 2008, with 87 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yahel?
Approximately 771 people named Yahel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 778. That works out to roughly 1 in 428,024 Americans.
Is Yahel a rare name?
Yahel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 428,024 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yahel mean?
Yahel means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is light'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Yahel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Yahel are male and 3% are female.
When was Yahel most popular?
Yahel peaked in 2008 with 87 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.