The baby name Lael is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈleɪ.əl/ (LAY-əl); sometimes pronounced LAH-EL.
Lael is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Lael is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈleɪ.əl/ (LAY-əl); sometimes pronounced LAH-EL.
Lael is Hebrew in Origin.
Lael is a compact, gender-neutral Hebrew name from לָאֵל (la’El), meaning “belonging to God” or “for God,” built on the theophoric element El (“God”). In the Hebrew Bible it identifies the father of Eliasaph, a leader of the Gershonite clan (Numbers 3:24), giving the name a quiet but authentic scriptural presence. English speakers usually say LAY-əl; in Hebrew it is la-EL, with stress on the second syllable.
Use in the wider world has been rare but steady, appearing in Jewish and Christian circles and, from the late 19th century onward, in occasional English-language records. Today it appeals to parents seeking a succinct Old Testament choice with a modern feel. Spelling variants and transliterations include La’el and Laël; related theophoric names are Eliel and Ariel. Lael carries a devout, understated meaning while remaining minimalist and unisex.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,578 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| PS | 0 | #224 | 3 | 5,692 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #272 | 14 | 2,795 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #283 | 24 | 2,588 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #382 | 6 | 2,865 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| France | Girls | 2017 | #401 | 4 | 3,248 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #556 | 6 | 10,655 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #594 | 14 | 10,983 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #717 | 35 | 12,213 |
| SY | 0 | #764 | 4 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #770 | 123 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #852 | 65 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #942 | 41 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Lael is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:
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