Yaala: meaning of the Hebrew name
יַעֲלָה
Pronounced ya-ah-LAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Yaala
Yaala is a young ibex, the graceful mountain goat. It echoes the phrase in Proverbs "a graceful doe," a symbol of beauty and lightness.
Yaala in Hebrew
Yaala is written יעלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעֲלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- עAyin
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 115 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningyoung ibex
- Pronunciationya-ah-LAH
- Hebrewיעלה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Yaala last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #147 (92 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #139, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | 147 | 92 |
| 2020 | 147 | 89 |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 143 | 98 |
| 2017 | 143 | 94 |
| 2016 | 140 | 92 |
| 2015 | 143 | 89 |
| 2014 | 139 | 90 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yaala
What does the name Yaala mean?
Yaala is a young ibex, the graceful mountain goat. It echoes the phrase in Proverbs "a graceful doe," a symbol of beauty and lightness.
How do you pronounce Yaala?
Yaala is pronounced ya-ah-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yaala in Hebrew?
Yaala is written יעלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעֲלָה).
How popular is the name Yaala in Israel?
Yaala last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #147 (92 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #139, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yaala?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יעלה adds up to 115 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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