Lael
Lael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Belonging to God, or devoted to God.
Origin and history
Lael is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'belonging to God'. Although historically rare in the United States, it has seen a noticeable increase in usage among baby boys in recent years. It offers a short, distinct sound with deep scriptural roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,166 babies in the United States have been named Lael since 1880. It ranks #3528 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1511.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- FL (11.1 %)
- GA (5 %)
- MD (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 155 |
| 1980-1990 | 66 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 419 |
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Lael is mentioned in the Book of Numbers as a member of the Gershonite clan.
- Over a third of all U.S. male births recorded for this name since 1880 have occurred since 2020.