Ayelet Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Ayelet – Meaning: doe (young female deer) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Ayelet is a Hebrew name that means "doe," as in a young female deer. You may see it translated as "morning star," but that comes from the biblical phrase "Ayelet HaShachar" ("doe of the dawn") in Psalm 22, not from the name Ayelet on its own — on its own, it simply means doe.

Meaning & Origin of Ayelet

Meaning: Doe (young female deer).

Origin: Hebrew.

A common claim: Doe, or morning star Actually: 'Morning star' comes from the biblical phrase 'Ayelet HaShachar' ('doe of the dawn,' Psalm 22), not from the literal meaning of the name Ayelet itself, which is simply 'doe.'

Popularity of Ayelet

Ayelet hit its highest U.S. usage in 2023, when 45 babies were given the name, ranking it #3475. By 2024 it had dropped to #5027, with just 26 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ayelet mean?

Doe (young female deer).

Is Ayelet a popular name right now?

Ayelet peaked at #3475 in 2023 and is ranked #5027 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)

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