Rachael
r(a)-chael
US Popularity:5188
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Ewe; Innocent lamb
Rachael is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. It translates to an “ewe” or “innocent lamb”, and with its variety of spellings, you can be sure that your Rachael isn’t one of a flock of many. This particular flair is thought to be inspired by the name Michael, giving it a feminine counterpart in Rachael. The name made its first appearance in the Old Testament and has held its own in cultures all over ever since. The best-known fictional holders of the name are Rachel Green from the iconic sitcom Friends and Rachel Berry, a lead character from the comedy-musical TV series Glee. But we all know baby will make their own perfect debut as the main character in this story.
How Popular Is The Name Rachael?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rachael is currently #1945 on The Bump
Girl:Rachael is currently #1350 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rachael is currently #5188 in U.S. births
Girl:Rachael is currently #2957 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2957
in 2023
+ 394
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 256
Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 297
Behind the Name, Rachael, October 2012
Behind the Name, Rachel, April 2022
Hamari Web, Rachael Name Meaning in English
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Search Baby Girl Names
Search by:
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List