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Raheel

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Pronounced rah-HEEL /rɑˈhil/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic/Urdu form of Rachel (Rahil) — from the Hebrew, 'a ewe'; also read from the Arabic rahil, 'one who journeys/departs'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A ewe; one who journeys: Raheel forms Rachel/Rahil. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningAn Arabic/Urdu form of Rachel (Rahil) — from the Hebrew, 'a ewe'; also read from the Arabic rahil, 'one who journeys/departs'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10066 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320152024

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

Raheel is an Arabic/Urdu form of Rachel (Rahil) — from the Hebrew, 'a ewe'; also read from the Arabic rahil, 'one who journeys/departs'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'rah-HEEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families, for both sexes. Rare, a-ewe at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Raheel (Rahil) is an Arabic form of Rachel ('a ewe') — also 'one who journeys' from the Arabic rahil — used for both sexes, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'rah-HEEL').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Raheel — Arabic/Hebrew; unisex; routes layered

Variations

RahilRachelRaheela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raheel mean?

Raheel is an Arabic form of Rachel ('a ewe'); also 'one who journeys' from the Arabic rahil. Used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Raheel?

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

Is Raheel a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Raheel?

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

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