Unisex nameCurrently #2,326 in the USRising
Rael
//ˈɹeɪl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rael |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 72 |
Rael through the decades
- Rael peaked in 2024, when 72 babies were named Rael in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rael has risen 113% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rael currently ranks #2,326 in the US and is on the rise.