The nameLaël
Laël is a biblical boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew Lael, "belonging to God".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In France it has risen steadily and is at its highest today.
Popularity of the name Laël
Laël in France
494thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (95 births)
900babies named Laël in France since 1900
Laël was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 450 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Laël. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Laël in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 77 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laël mean?
From the Hebrew Lael, "belonging to God".
What is the origin of the name Laël?
Hebrew.
Is Laël a girl's or a boy's name?
Laël is a boy's name.