Girl nameCurrently #14,831 in the USFalling
Rahel
2 syllablesPeak year: 19965 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Rahel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rahel |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Rahel through the decades
- Rahel peaked in 1996, when 23 babies were named Rahel in the US.
- The 2010s were Rahel's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Rahel has fallen 16% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rahel currently ranks #14,831 in the US and is cooling off.