Rahel
3 countries#7885 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rahel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
511 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #7885 · peaked in 1996 with 23 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
162 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #3640 · peaked in 2021 with 13 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
55 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2009 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
55 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rahel’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10921 | — |
| 2006 | #8715 | ↑2206 |
| 2007 | #9539 | ↓824 |
| 2008 | #7408 | ↑2131 |
| 2009 | #8454 | ↓1046 |
| 2010 | #7513 | ↑941 |
| 2011 | #9150 | ↓1637 |
| 2012 | #9711 | ↓561 |
| 2013 | #5834 | ↑3877 |
| 2014 | #8485 | ↓2651 |
| 2015 | #8931 | ↓446 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↓1182 |
| 2017 | #11615 | ↓1502 |
| 2018 | #9806 | ↑1809 |
| 2019 | #5612 | ↑4194 |
| 2020 | #8406 | ↓2794 |
| 2021 | #15251 | ↓6845 |
| 2022 | #6707 | ↑8544 |
| 2024 | #12161 | ↓5454 |
| 2025 | #7885 | ↑4276 |
Frequently asked questions about Rahel
Is Rahel a popular name?
Yes — Rahel currently ranks #7885 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rahel more common for boys or girls?
Rahel is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rahel most popular?
Rahel peaked in 1996 in United States, with 23 recorded births that year.
Is Rahel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rahel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7388 in 1971 to #7885 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rahel?
At least 728 babies have been recorded with the name Rahel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Rahel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rahel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Rahel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rahel include Rael, Rayaan, Rayanne.
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