Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Rakel
2 syllablesPeak year: 20045 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rakel'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.
Rakel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rakel |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
Rakel through the decades
- Rakel peaked in 2004, when 15 babies were named Rakel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2019), use of Rakel has fallen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.