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Lael

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Pronounced LAEHL /ˈlΓ¦Ι›l/Medium

Meaning: of God / belonging to GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Lael is a Hebrew name meaning 'of God' or 'belonging to God', short and unisex.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaningof God / belonging to God
U.S. rank (2025)#1952 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,360

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202518952025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Built from the Hebrew word for God, Lael carries the devotional sense of belonging to God. It is a brief, gentle name whose meaning rests entirely on that sacred root, with no separate bearers recorded here.

Its single soft syllable and clear religious meaning give it appeal for families drawn to Hebrew names, and the listed forms El and Ilu point back to the ancient names for God that underpin it.

Did you know? Lael appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Lael β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AllahElIlu

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Lael Brainard (1962-)
    American economist who served as vice chair of the Federal Reserve and director of the National Economic Council

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lael mean?

Lael is usually explained as meaning 'of God' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Lael?

It's commonly said LAEHL /ˈlΓ¦Ι›l/.

Is Lael a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lael is used as a girl name.

How popular is Lael?

In 2024, Lael ranked #2673 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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