Lael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3660 in 2022 with 31 recorded births. This places Lael in the top 26% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 156 births ranking #1264. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 210.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 56,270 boys born was named Lael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.