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Rahil

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How to Pronounce Rahil

Pronounced rah-HEEL /rɑˈhil/Medium

Meaning: Arabic/Persian form of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' (a gentle female sheep)Medium

In 30 seconds: The Eastern Rachel: Rahil means 'ewe' — the gentle biblical matriarch. Soft, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic
MeaningArabic/Persian form of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' (a gentle female sheep)
U.S. rank (2024)#4620 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092024

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

Rahil is an Arabic and Persian form of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' (a gentle female sheep; the matriarch, wife of Jacob). A soft, devout name across the Muslim and Persian world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and Persian families. Rare, ewe at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Rachel means 'ewe' (a female sheep, a symbol of gentleness) in Hebrew — Rahil is the Arabic and Persian form of the beloved matriarch's name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Rachel — Eastern form

Variations

RachelRaheelRahel

Nicknames

Rahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rahil mean?

Rahil is the Arabic/Persian Rachel — 'ewe' (the gentle matriarch).

How do you pronounce Rahil?

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

Is Rahil a boy or girl name?

Rahil is a girl's name (a Rachel form; note a separate masculine use exists).

How popular is Rahil?

Rahil is a rare name in the U.S.

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