Lael

Lael is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 188 babies in the United States.

Lael at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lael

Lael belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lael first appears in Social Security records in 1895 and has been given to 3,271 babies since 1880, including 188 in 2024.

Lael in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Babies named Lael in 2024
188
Total since 1880
3,271

Lael in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Babies named Lael in 2025
82
Total since 1996
249

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lael mean?

The meaning of Lael is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lael a boy or girl name?

Lael is a unisex name. In 2024, 188 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lael?

Lael comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lael?

Lael is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1895 and has been given to 3,271 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].