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Rachael

The name Rachael peaked for boys at #3043 in 1987. Rachael is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Rachael is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

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This form of the Biblical Rachel is well-used despite its somewhat counter-intuitive spelling which can make English speakers think the name should be pronounced with a k sound, as in Raquel.  The spelling may be inspired by Michael, but it's pronounced just like Rachel, with a soft ch. Lately it's on the decline, dropping more than 100 places in 2009 and leaving the US Top 1000 in 2013. 

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The name Rachael is currently ranked #889 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #98 in 1987. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in RACHAEL, RACHAEL, and RACHAEL. Rachael is occasionally used for boys in 2004.

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