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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Laekyn|Laela
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Lael

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LAYL · 1 syllables

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Boy
#1472
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#1472
Popularity score: 26
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1472 in 2024
5yr
+1561 ranks
Velocity
+1561
Birth frequency
3.4 per 100,000 births
Girl
#2673
Popularity score: 20
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2673 in 2024
5yr
+389 ranks
Velocity
+389
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1472 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Lael

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1472

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2673 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Lael

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2673

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1561 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticScottishUnisex1-syllableNatureWarriorModern-retroShort-form
Character
warrior spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Lael is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1472 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1561 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1472 · rare
Lael at a Glance
Meaning:From Gaelic 'laoch,' meaning warrior or hero. A strong, compact name rooted in Celtic warrior tradition.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#1472 in 2024
5yr change:+1561 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1472 · Girl #2673
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Lael◈LeifLiamLane◈Lyle◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈CaelKeirSoren◈Roan◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lael
Rowan◈Cade◈IvyWren◈ElowenFennHazel◈Beckett◈
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Rowan◈
Irish · #71
→ Stable
Cael
Celtic · #2369
↑↑ Surging
Keir
Scottish · #6633
↓ Fading
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Roan◈
Irish · #1350
↑↑ Surging
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Lael illustration
Name Intelligence
Lael · Overview
Summary

Lael is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1472 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lael scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1561 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Strong character
Lael carries a bold, grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Lael is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
lael.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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