Lael Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
28% Masculine / 72% Feminine
Meaning:
Lael means 'belonging to God' or 'devoted to God' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Lael
Lael is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'la'el' which means 'belonging to God' or 'devoted to God'. In biblical times, the name Lael was given to both boys and girls who were believed to have a close relationship with God. It carries a sense of spiritual devotion and connection to higher power. It is a unique and meaningful name choice for those looking for a name with religious significance.
Popularity of the Name Lael
The popularity for the name Lael peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 77 births, which ranked number 4,275 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Lael had the most female births in 2015 with 77, which ranked number 2,382 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 52, which ranked number 2,523 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lael has declined over the last ten years from 91 births to 83 births, a decline of -8.79%. Among males, Lael has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 30 births, an increase of 36.36%. Among females, Lael has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 69 births to 53 births, a decline of -23.19%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lael
- 20 Year Trend of Lael: 159.38%
- 10 Year Trend of Lael: -8.79%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lael: 36.36%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lael: -23.19%
Popularity of Lael by State
For males, Lael was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. Among females, Lael was most popular in Southeastern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in GA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lael. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lael
- Total Births of Lael: 82 (-0.92%)
- Male Births of Lael: 31 (3.15%)
- Female Births of Lael: 52 (-2.60%)
Given the downward trend of Lael over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.92% decrease in total births, for a total of 82 births in 2024. Male births for Lael have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 31 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.15%. For Females, births for Lael have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 52 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.60%.