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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Belonging to God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- LAY-el
Lael is a Hebrew name meaning "belonging to God," pronounced LAY-el (IPA /ˈleɪəl/). It's a neutral name with a clean, modern feel, so it can work for a child of any gender while still feeling contemporary and pared-down. If you're drawn to short, meaning-rich names that aren't common playground fare, Lael fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Lael
Meaning: Belonging to God.
Origin: Hebrew.
How to Pronounce Lael
LAY-elIPA /ˈleɪəl/
Popularity of Lael
Lael sits at #1472 in the latest Social Security data (2024), given to 123 babies — and that's also its peak rank across the entire Social Security record, which stretches back to 1895. In other words, this is the most popular Lael has ever been in over a century of tracking, and it's still far outside the top 1,000.
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FAQ
What does the name Lael mean?
Belonging to God.
How do you pronounce Lael?
Lael is pronounced LAY-el (IPA: /ˈleɪəl/).
Is Lael a popular name right now?
Lael is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1472 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1895–2024.)
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