Lael
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #1264 in 2025 with 156 babies born.
History: Lael surged in the 2020s as a Hebrew name meaning 'belonging to God.' The name's brevity and spiritual depth appeal. Lael represents the Jewish-American naming tradition at its most poetic.
Similar names: laela, labella, laelia, laelle, lahela, lakelee, lakely, lamel
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lael? About 1 in 13,053 babies born in 2025 were named Lael, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lael
What does the name Lael mean?
Lael means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Lael?
Lael has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Lael?
Lael ranked #1263 in 2025 — given to 156 babies that year.
When was Lael most popular?
Lael peaked in 2025 with 156 babies registered that year.
Is Lael a boy or girl name?
Lael is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 33% of Laels are boys and 67% are girls.
Is the name Lael rising or falling in popularity?
Lael has risen 1839 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3102 in 2020 to #1263 in 2025.
How long has Lael been recorded?
Lael appears in birth records across 110 years — from 1895 through 2025.