Rachael
Rachael: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rachael
- A female given name from Hebrew, a spelling variant of Rachel first recorded in the 17th century.
How popular is Rachael?
Since 1880, 82,469 girls and 181 boys in the U.S. have been named Rachael (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #98 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #3044 in 1987. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rachael
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Sibling name ideas for Rachael
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Rachael FAQ
What does the name Rachael mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, a spelling variant of Rachel first recorded in the 17th century.
What is the origin of the name Rachael?
Rachael is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Rachael?
Since 1880, 82,469 girls and 181 boys in the U.S. have been named Rachael (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #98 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #3044 in 1987. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rachael a boy or girl name?
Rachael is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 82,469 girls and 181 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.