Jaela
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jaela
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Jaela, also found in the spelling Jaëla, is a variation of the biblical Hebrew name Jael or Yael. It means 'the ibex' and is derived from the Hebrew word ya'el (יָעֵל), which stands for 'ibex' or 'Nubian ibex'.
What does the name Jaela mean?
Jaela, also known as Jaëla, is a derived form of the biblical Hebrew name Jael/Yael, which means 'the ibex'. The girl's name is mainly common in the Netherlands and the English-speaking world, but is also occasionally used in Germany. A prominent bearer of this name is the German actress Jaëla Probst. Similar variants include Jaella, Jaelle, Jahel, Yaeli, Yaella, and Yaelle.
Where does the name Jaela come from?
The name Jaela has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the ibex'.
How do you pronounce Jaela?
Jaela is pronounced like 'Ja-e-la'.
Popularity
In Germany, Jaela is a relatively rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th on the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 7,676th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd. The popularity and distribution of Jaela varies worldwide, and the rankings in the name charts of different countries can be viewed.
Frequently asked questions about the name Jaela
What is the origin of the name Jaela?
Jaela has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is derived from the name ya'el (יָעֵל), which means 'the ibex'.
What does the name Jaela mean?
The name Jaela means 'the ibex' and is a derived form of the biblical Hebrew name Jael/Yael.
How popular is the name Jaela?
Jaela is mainly common in the Netherlands and the English-speaking world, but has also gained some popularity in Germany.