NAME PROFILE
Raiford
Derived from the Hebrew name Yael, meaning 'mountain goat' or 'to ascend.' This name suggests a spirited and agile personality, reflecting someone who is determined to reach great heights and possesses a natural, graceful strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 594 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1950 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
GA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Yael Grobglas (Actress, Jane the Virgin) · Yael Abecassis (Actress, Kadosh) · Yael Naim (Singer-songwriter, New Soul) · Yael Stone (Actress, Orange Is the New Black) · Yael Shelbia (Model, Atzmaut)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LiliYa-yaEli
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