girl's name
Rakel
RAH-kel
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 340
Rakel is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2002, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rakel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 70 |
How Popular Is Rakel?
In 2019, Rakel was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Rakel Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rakel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rakel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rakel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rakel
- Pronunciation RAH-kel
Sibling Names for Rakel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rakel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rakel
How popular is the name Rakel?
In 2019, Rakel was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rakel a girl's or a boy's name?
Rakel is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rakel?
Rakel has 2 syllables.
When was Rakel most popular?
Rakel peaked in 2002, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.