Rachael

Rank 3,295th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Rachael was 3,295th most popular baby name for girls and 5,779th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 48 babies were named Rachael in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 71,429 babies in the United States were named Rachael. Today, the average age of someone named Rachael is around 36 to 37 years old.

The name "Rachael" is not common today.

Nicknames for Rachael include Rach and Rae.

Rachael Meaning & Origin

Rachael is a variant of the name Rachel, derived from the Hebrew name Rahel, meaning 'ewe', symbolizing purity, gentleness, and a nurturing nature.

The name Rachael is described as artistic, loyal and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Rachael is pronounced rey-chul in English. The name Rachael has 7 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Rachael

  • The name Rachael has been represented in various influential forms of media, such as the character Rachael from the film "Blade Runner" and Rachel Green from the popular television series "Friends".

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Geography

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