Emma Girl
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Racheal
GirlHebrew· “variant of Rachel; ewe”
- Meaning
- variant of Rachel; ewe
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- RAY-chul
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #14,524
- US babies 2025
- 6
- Best rank
- #518 (1985)
- Peak year
- 1985
Meaning and origin of Racheal
Racheal is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “variant of Rachel; ewe”.
Racheal is a respelling of Rachel, the Hebrew name meaning ewe. In Genesis Rachel is the beloved wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The spelling Racheal adds an a before the final l, which is why some readers try to say ray-CHEEL; it is usually said RAY-chul, exactly like Rachel. Related forms include Rachael, which puts the a before the e, Raquel in Spanish and Rahel in German. The spelling keeps the sound of a classic biblical name, but you should expect to spell it out regularly.
Popularity over time
Racheal first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 26 different years, starting in 1972. Its best national rank was #518 in 1985, the same year it reached its highest count of 388 babies. In 2025, 6 babies were named Racheal, and it ranked #14,524 nationally. That is 65% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,656 in 1920, #2,236 in 1950, #644 in 1980, #1,251 in 2000, #3,002 in 2010, and #14,524 in 2025. Of the 10,520 US girls named Racheal since records began, 32% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 2,688 babies. Since 2010, 288 more have been named Racheal.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Chiquita, Marisela, Tera, Tasia, and Halley.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Racheal is usually pronounced RAY-chul, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with R and ends in “-al”.
Middle names for Racheal
A few middle names that flow with Racheal: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Racheal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Racheal mean?
Racheal is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “variant of Rachel; ewe”.
What is the origin of the name Racheal?
Racheal has Hebrew roots. Racheal is a respelling of Rachel, the Hebrew name meaning ewe.
Is Racheal a popular name?
Not especially. Racheal ranked #14,524 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Racheal a boy or girl name?
Racheal is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Racheal?
Racheal is usually pronounced RAY-chul. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings