Lael
Lael is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Belonging to God.
Origin and history
Lael is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning belonging to God. Historically used in the Old Testament as a masculine name, it has evolved in modern U.S. usage into a unisex option, given to both girls and boys. It remains a relatively rare and distinctive choice with consistent contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,360 babies in the United States have been named Lael since 1880. It ranks #3630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1725.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.5 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 50 |
| 1930-1940 | 134 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 174 |
| 1960-1970 | 124 |
| 1970-1980 | 144 |
| 1980-1990 | 156 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 337 |
| 2010-2019 | 560 |
| 2020-2029 | 376 |
Famous people named Lael
- Lael Wilcox: Cyclist, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name appears in the Book of Numbers, making it one of the ancient Hebrew names revived in modern times.
- While historically masculine in antiquity, Lael sees modern usage for both female and male infants in the United States.