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Lael
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Pronounced LAY-el /ΛleΙͺ.Ιl/Low
Meaning: Belonging to God, of GodLow
In 30 seconds: Lael is a Hebrew name meaning belonging to God or of God. Appearing in the Old Testament in Numbers 3:24, Lael was the father of Eliasaph, a leader of the Gershonites. A rare and distinctive name with clear divine meaning.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningBelonging to God, of God
U.S. rank (2025)#1264 β Rising
2025 U.S. births156 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β 1,166
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Lael is a Hebrew name from la (belonging to) and El (God), meaning belonging to God or of God. It appears in Numbers 3:24 as the father of a Gershonite leader.
Lael is used in Jewish communities and among Christian families who appreciate rare Old Testament names.
Did you know? In Numbers 3:24, Eliasaph son of Lael was appointed leader of the Gershonites, one of the clans responsible for carrying the Tabernacle through the wilderness. Lael's name meaning belonging to God makes him a fitting ancestor for those who served God's sanctuary.
Overall data confidence 90%
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LayelLaeleLair
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Lael (biblical)Father of Eliasaph, leader of the Gershonite clan in the wilderness, mentioned in Numbers 3:24
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Frequently Asked
What does Lael mean?
Belonging to God, of God
How do you pronounce Lael?
Lael is pronounced LAY-el.
What is the origin of Lael?
Lael comes from Hebrew.
What names are similar to Lael?
Similar names include arel, ariel, elan.