Lael
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Lael
Although this is an ancient Old Testament name, it has a pleasant contemporary feel that might appeal to today's parents, who might just as easily use it for a girl. It was one of the fastest rising names for boys in the UK in a recent year.
Lael for girls#1952 US
This Old Testament name is traditionally masculine, but with its lyrical Ls, sounds just as nice on a baby girl.
Pronounced LAY-ul.
As of October 2026, Lael ranked #1264 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,332 | 23 | #2,906 | 59 |
| 2015 | #3,403 | 33 | #2,394 | 77 |
| 2016 | #3,403 | 33 | #2,886 | 59 |
| 2017 | #4,539 | 22 | #2,857 | 59 |
| 2018 | #3,665 | 30 | #3,422 | 46 |
| 2019 | #2,538 | 52 | #3,753 | 40 |
| 2020 | #2,959 | 40 | #3,120 | 51 |
| 2021 | #3,879 | 28 | #3,091 | 53 |
| 2022 | #3,660 | 31 | #3,056 | 54 |
| 2023 | #3,033 | 41 | #3,062 | 54 |
| 2024 | #1,472 | 123 | #2,673 | 65 |
| 2025 | #1,264 | 156 | #1,952 | 99 |
World rankings
Lael for girls
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Famous Laels
- LaelBoy
father of Eliasaph, the chief of the Gershonites (Num. 3:24)
- Lael BrainardBoy
U.S. Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs
- Lael RoseBoy
daughter of singer Tamia and basketball player Grant Hill
- Lael HarrelsonBoy
(female) founder of Covenant Spice
Lael in pop culture
- Lael WyngateBoy
wealthy and charming lady in Behrman's play Rain from Heaven
Variations & nicknames
- La'ElBoy