Lael vs Uma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Uma

Girl #2,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nation, community"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Jewish American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,724
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lael Rank #1,468
Uma Rank #2,724

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 vs #2724 for Uma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lael ___

  • Lael Benjamin
  • Lael Asher
  • Lael Ezra
  • Lael Joshua
  • Lael Daniel

Uma ___

  • Uma Rose
  • Uma Jade
  • Uma Simone
  • Uma Grace
  • Uma Pearl
  • Uma Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lael

Ezra Micah Naomi Zara Judah

If you choose Uma

Shiva Kali Arjun Priya Deva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lael or Uma more popular?

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 compared to Uma at #2724 in the United States.

What do Lael and Uma mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Uma means "nation, community" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lael and Uma boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Uma is primarily a girl name.

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