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The baby name Jaely is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-lee (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪli/).

Jaely is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: JAY-lee (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪli/)

What is the meaning of the name Jaely ?

The baby name Jaely is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-lee (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪli/).

Jaely is English in Origin.

Jaely (pronounced JAY-lee) is a modern English given name, likely a creative respelling of Jaylee or a blend of Jae with the diminutive suffix -ly/-lee. It also aligns with the biblical Hebrew name Jael/Yael (יָעֵל), meaning “ibex, mountain goat,” borne by a heroine in the Book of Judges. This layered origin gives Jaely a mix of contemporary style and subtle scriptural resonance.

Used chiefly in the United States since the late 20th century, Jaely remains uncommon and has rarely appeared in national popularity rankings, preserving an inventive, distinctive feel. Variants and related forms include Jaeli, Jaelie, Jaelee, Jaelye, Jaelynn/Jaelyn, and Jaylee/Jaylie. Nicknames Jae, Jay, and Lee are natural options. Depending on the etymology embraced, the name’s meaning can be taken as the Hebrew “ibex” or, via the English blend, “jaybird” + “clearing/meadow.” While mostly feminine, it can be used unisex.

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Jaely – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439

Jaely is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Jaely

Jaely is predominantly a girl's name.
Jaely is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JAY-lee (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪli/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jaylee, Jaelee, Jaelyn, Jaelyn, Jayly and Jaeli.
Somewhat — Jaely ranked #912 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Jaely's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #922 in 2014 to #912 in 2024 in United States.