Yella
Hebrew/Yiddish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yella
Yella is derived from the Hebrew name Yael or from Yiddish/German roots, meaning "mountain goat" or "to ascend," with linguistic connections to Hebrew yael (יעל).
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Etymology
Yella is derived from the Hebrew name Yael or from Yiddish/German roots, meaning "mountain goat" or "to ascend," with linguistic connections to Hebrew yael (יעל). The name is primarily used in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, with some modern usage in English-speaking countries.
Yella currently ranks #1,185 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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