Lael
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Belonging To God. Traditional Male Biblical Name.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Lael Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,261 baby girls have been named Lael. The name peaked in 2015 with 77 US births that year (rank #2394). In 2024, ranked #2673 nationally — 279 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Lael
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lael births are: California (129), New York (39), Texas (39).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Lael
If you like Lael's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lael's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.
Quick Facts About Lael
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Compare Lael to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lael against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).