Rael

♀ Girl

Pronounced rah-EL /rɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern short name, variously echoing Rachael ('a ewe') and the -rael of Israel ('one who wrestles with God'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A short name; a Rachael/Israel echo: Rael. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'rah-EL'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningA modern short name, variously echoing Rachael ('a ewe') and the -rael of Israel ('one who wrestles with God'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#8237 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rael is a modern short name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Rachael ('a ewe') and the -rael of Israel ('one who wrestles with God'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'rah-EL').

In the U.S. it appears as a short standalone name. Rare, a-short-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Rael is a modern short name, variously echoing Rachael and the -rael of Israel — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'rah-EL').

Overall data confidence 24%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain; unisex

Variations

RaellRaelleRayel

Nicknames

Rae

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If you like Rael…

Raelle— a kin spelling

Raela— a fellow Rae- girls' name

Israel— a source-linked name

Rachael— a source-linked name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rael mean?

Rael variously echoes Rachael and the -rael of Israel; used for both sexes; here for a girl. It has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Rael?

It's said rah-EL /rɑˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rael a boy or girl name?

Rael is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Rael?

Rael is a very rare name in the U.S.