Lael
4 countries#1942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,526 births recorded 1895–2025 · currently #1942 · peaked in 2025 with 255 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
237 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2009 with 24 births
Most common in: Paris, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
68 births recorded 2008–2024 · peaked in 2020 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
65 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 2020 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2024–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lael’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3669 | — |
| 2007 | #4380 | ↓711 |
| 2008 | #3645 | ↑735 |
| 2009 | #3870 | ↓225 |
| 2010 | #3306 | ↑564 |
| 2011 | #2989 | ↑317 |
| 2012 | #2597 | ↑392 |
| 2013 | #3465 | ↓868 |
| 2014 | #2888 | ↑577 |
| 2015 | #2382 | ↑506 |
| 2016 | #2866 | ↓484 |
| 2017 | #2835 | ↑31 |
| 2018 | #3396 | ↓561 |
| 2019 | #3718 | ↓322 |
| 2020 | #3091 | ↑627 |
| 2021 | #3069 | ↑22 |
| 2022 | #3033 | ↑36 |
| 2023 | #3047 | ↓14 |
| 2024 | #2661 | ↑386 |
| 2025 | #1942 | ↑719 |
Frequently asked questions about Lael
Is Lael a popular name?
Yes — Lael currently ranks #1942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lael more common for boys or girls?
Lael is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lael most popular?
Lael peaked in 2025 in United States, with 255 recorded births that year.
Is Lael rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lael’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1592 in 1895 to #1942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lael?
At least 3,831 babies have been recorded with the name Lael across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lael appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lael?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lael include Kamiya, Kyndall, Lumi, Nahomi.
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