Lael

“Belonging to God” — Hebrew (Numbers 3:24) origin

Girl's name · #1952 in the US (2025) · Trending

Lael is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1895, it stood at #1952 in 2025; about 2,400 girls have been named Lael along the way. Lael is split almost evenly between girls and boys among recent newborns.

Around the world: about 1 in 10,000 girls in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 11,000 girls in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 18,000 girls in Austria (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 7 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Laels

Lael Brainard — American economist
Lael Wilcox — ultra-distance cycling champion, first female and first American to win the Trans Am Bike Race
Lael Morgan — American journalist and author
Lael Neale — American indie rock musician
Lael Bethlehem — South African academic

Similar names: Teddi · Laelynn · Azariyah · Jael · Yael · Isobel

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