UK girl's name
Jaela
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the unseen beauty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaela is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaela popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Jaela. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaela ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Jaela.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaela as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Jaela mean?
The name Jaela has its roots in Hebrew and Arabic cultures, with its earliest known origins dating back to the 6th century. In Hebrew, the name is derived from the word "ya'el," meaning "ibex" or "mountain goat," symbolizing agility, grace, and resilience.
The Arabic variation, "Jala," can be traced back to the Arabic word "jalal," which translates to "glory" or "majesty." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Jaela could represent a harmonious blend of strength and elegance.
Historical records indicate that the name Jaela appeared in several ancient texts, including the Hebrew Bible and the Quran. In the Book of Judges, Jael (a variant spelling) was a heroic figure who played a pivotal role in the Israelites' victory over the Canaanite army, earning her a place in biblical lore.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jaela or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Jala ad-Din Hasan (1210-1244), a renowned Persian poet and mystic who contributed significantly to the development of Sufi literature.
In the 15th century, Jala ad-Din Muhammad (1415-1490), known as the Maker of Swords, was a celebrated Ottoman Turkish metalworker and swordsmith, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative techniques.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Jael Henriette Schanner (1830-1891) was a Swedish-American artist and painter who gained recognition for her landscapes and portraits, capturing the essence of her adopted country's natural beauty.
In the realm of literature, Jael Noor (1865-1944) was a pioneering Egyptian feminist and author who advocated for women's rights and education through her writings and activism.
More recently, Jael Richardson (born 1980) is a Canadian author, broadcaster, and literary activist who has made significant contributions to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the literary world through her work as the founder of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD).
These historical figures, spanning different cultures, time periods, and disciplines, have carried the name Jaela or its variants, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and shaping the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaela over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaela registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaela, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaela by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaela was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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- Jade 19,646
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- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jaela: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaela in the UK right now?
In 2021, Jaela was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jaela most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Jaela in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaela?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the unseen beauty".
How many people are called Jaela in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jaela across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.