Lavale is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria and Benin. It means "warm welcome" or "received with joy". This unisex name is often spelled variously as Lavell, Lavelle, and Lavall. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century.
The name Lavale had its peak years of popularity between 1966 and 1977 with an average of 6 births per year. However, after 1980 the number of births dropped to around 5-7 annually, indicating a decline in the usage of this name during these later periods. Overall, there were 55 babies named Lavale from 1966 to 1995.