Jayel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'to praise'. It's a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for males. The name has gained popularity over the years, particularly in the United States and Canada. Jayel is pronounced /'dʒeɪəl/, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
"The name Jayel experienced fluctuating popularity between 2007 and 2020, with peaks of 11 births per year in 2007-2009 and 2012, and lower numbers ranging from 5 to 7 births annually during the other years. The overall total for this period is 87 births."