Girl · #9,982 in 2026

Rahel

Name: Popularity of the name Rahel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rahel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,982

Peak Rank

#4,453 (1996)

Total Babies

503

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1971

First Year

2025

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#4453

Peak Rank

503

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rahel

Rahel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 23 Rahels were born — ranking #4,453 that year. As of 2026, Rahel ranks #9,982 for baby girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-15%). In total, more than 503 Rahels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rahel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rahel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rahel

What does the name Rahel mean?

Rahel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rahel in 2026?

In 2026, Rahel ranks #9,982 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rahel most popular?

Rahel reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #4,453 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rahel most popular?

Rahel has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rahel.

Is Rahel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rahel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rahel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rahel include Quincey, Brucha, Special. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rahel

Rahel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 503 births in the dataset. Rahel's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #4,453. Use the chart and map above to compare Rahel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.