Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Joelle
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “Yahweh is God”
- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- joh-EHL
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,010
- US babies 2025
- 248
- Best rank
- #469 (1966)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Joelle
Joelle is a French and Hebrew name that means “Yahweh is God”.
Joelle is the French feminine form of Joel, from the Hebrew Yoel, meaning Yahweh is God. In the Hebrew Bible Joel is a prophet whose short book includes a famous vision of the spirit poured out on all people. Joëlle, with its diaeresis marking the separate syllables, has been used in France since the twentieth century, and English speakers usually write it without the accent. Joelle has a light, graceful sound, and Jo and Elle are easy nicknames. It fits alongside other French-style names such as Noelle and Danielle.
Popularity over time
Joelle first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 48 different years, starting in 1966. Its best national rank was #469 in 1966, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 436 were named Joelle. In 2025, 248 babies were named Joelle, and it ranked #1,010 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,080 in 1950, #870 in 1980, #903 in 2000, #1,110 in 2010, and #1,010 in 2025. Of the 16,115 US girls named Joelle since records began, 19% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,438 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Liv, Livia, Kenna, Keyla, and Kenia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Joelle ranked highest in Oregon, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | #587 | 6 |
| Indiana | #628 | 10 |
| Wisconsin | #662 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #667 | 15 |
| New Jersey | #687 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Joelle over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Joelle is usually pronounced joh-EHL, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Joelle
A few middle names that flow with Joelle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Joelle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joelle mean?
Joelle is a French and Hebrew name that means “Yahweh is God”.
What is the origin of the name Joelle?
Joelle has French and Hebrew roots. Joelle is the French feminine form of Joel, from the Hebrew Yoel, meaning Yahweh is God.
Is Joelle a popular name?
Not especially. Joelle ranked #1,010 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Joelle a boy or girl name?
Joelle is mainly a girl's name. About 94% of US babies named Joelle over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Joelle?
Joelle is usually pronounced joh-EHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings