GirlScandinavian origin

Rakel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A gentle ewe, nurturing and compassionate.

Origin
Scandinavian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#15117
Peak
#7139 in 1999

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1979: #1143219791990: #991919902000: #1458320002005: #1416020052010: #1917420102015: #1273620152019: #151172019#1#19174

What Rakel Means

Rakel is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A gentle ewe, nurturing and compassionate.

How Popular Rakel Is

Rakel currently ranks #15117 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7139 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Rakel

  • Rakel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Rakel is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Rakel

Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Rakel

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Questions About Rakel

What does Rakel mean?

Rakel is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A gentle ewe, nurturing and compassionate.

How popular is Rakel?

Rakel currently ranks #15117 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7139 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Rakel come from?

Rakel comes from Scandinavian roots. Rakel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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