Rakel Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAH-kel / /ˈrɑː.kɛl/Hebrew; Scandinavian
Meaning
Hebrew: ewe; Scandinavian: a form of Rachel
Historical & Cultural Background
Rakel is a name with roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from 'Rachel', meaning 'ewe'. In Scandinavian cultures, it is often used as a variant of Rachel. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures, particularly in Nordic countries. It reflects a blend of biblical significance and regional adaptations.
Trend Summary
Rakel has seen fluctuating popularity in the US, with occasional spikes in interest.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rakelina
- Rakelita
International Variants
- Rakel (Swedish)
- Rakel (Norwegian)
- Rakel (Danish)
Famous people named Rakel
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Fictional characters named Rakel
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rakel was first seen in the United States in 1979. Rakel has ranked as high as #1275 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Rakel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rakel (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |