Ayelet
Every Ayelet since 1971 — 979 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayelet
Ayelet is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,346 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 979 American babies have been named Ayelet. Its peak came in 2025, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ayelet stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayelet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,346 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,039 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,479 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,022 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,420 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,369 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,668 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,470 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,310 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,359 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,710 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,018 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,163 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,728 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,386 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,443 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,284 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,028 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,736 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,253 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,853 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,123 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,840 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,478 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,388 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,092 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,952 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,546 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,009 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,473 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,070 |
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Famous people named Ayelet
- Ayelet Zurer Actor · b. 1969
- Ayelet Shaked Politician · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayelet in 2025?
Ayelet ranked #3,346 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayelet?
979 babies have been named Ayelet in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayelet most popular?
Ayelet peaked in 2025, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Ayelet a boy or girl name?
Ayelet is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayelet rising or falling?
Ayelet is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayelet?
Well-known people named Ayelet include Ayelet Zurer (actor), Ayelet Shaked (politician).