Yaheli: meaning of the Hebrew name
יהלי
Pronounced yah-HEH-lee
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
- #43 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Yaheli
Yaheli is a modern Israeli name from yahel, "will shine and glow". Some read it as Yah li, "God is mine". A name of light for boys and girls.
Yaheli in Hebrew
Yaheli is written יהלי in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- הHe
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 55 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningwill shine
- Pronunciationyah-HEH-lee
- Hebrewיהלי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yaheli ranked #43 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (419 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #43, in 4 different years, first in 2015.
In 2024, Yaheli ranked #107 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (159 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #67, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 419 | 107 | 159 |
| 2023 | 43 | 413 | 120 | 137 |
| 2022 | 47 | 383 | 99 | 171 |
| 2021 | 43 | 413 | 109 | 165 |
| 2020 | 45 | 399 | 107 | 158 |
| 2019 | 47 | 419 | 89 | 202 |
| 2018 | 48 | 392 | 105 | 172 |
| 2017 | 48 | 398 | 107 | 174 |
| 2016 | 49 | 391 | 88 | 216 |
| 2015 | 43 | 392 | 70 | 248 |
| 2014 | 52 | 359 | 67 | 280 |
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 Yaheli
What does the name Yaheli mean?
Yaheli is a modern Israeli name from yahel, "will shine and glow". Some read it as Yah li, "God is mine". A name of light for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Yaheli?
Yaheli is pronounced yah-HEH-lee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yaheli in Hebrew?
Yaheli is written יהלי in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Yaheli in Israel?
In 2024, Yaheli ranked #43 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (419 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #43, in 4 different years, first in 2015. In 2024, Yaheli ranked #107 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (159 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #67, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yaheli?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יהלי adds up to 55 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
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