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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Clearing, cultivated upland
- Origin
- Welsh/Brythonic (surname and place name)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- YAYL
Yale comes from Welsh and Brythonic roots, originally used as a surname and place name meaning 'clearing' or 'cultivated upland.' It's a name grounded in land and geography rather than anything more abstract or decorative. If you like names with a solid, place-rooted history, Yale fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Yale
Meaning: Clearing, cultivated upland.
Origin: Welsh/Brythonic (surname and place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Yale
YAYLIPA /jeɪl/
Popularity of Yale
SSA records for Yale span 1908 to 2022. The name hit its highest point in 1916 at rank #1302 with 28 babies, and by 2022 had dropped to rank #14240 with just 5 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Yale mean?
Clearing, cultivated upland. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Yale?
Yale is pronounced YAYL (IPA: /jeɪl/).
Is Yale a popular name right now?
Yale peaked at #1302 in 1916 and is ranked #14240 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1908–2022.)
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