What does Raquel mean?
Raquel means “ewe”.
Raquel is a form of Rachel. It shares the recorded meaning “ewe” with that name.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Raquel yet.
How popular is Raquel?
United States · 2025Explore how often Raquel is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,123 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Raquel
- 209 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 9.9% Fewer than 2024
Raquel over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,123 | 209 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,074 | 232 |
| 2023 | Girls | #906 | 295 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,006 | 261 |
| 2021 | Girls | #909 | 296 |
| 2020 | Girls | #932 | 277 |
| 2019 | Girls | #868 | 309 |
| 2018 | Girls | #931 | 288 |
| 2017 | Girls | #885 | 308 |
| 2016 | Girls | #846 | 336 |
| 2015 | Girls | #751 | 377 |
| 2014 | Girls | #698 | 404 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Raquel
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Rachel
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Ewe
Shares the recorded meaning “ewe” with Raquel.
Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares an origin with Raquel.
Sofia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
Shares an origin with Raquel.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Raquel.
Camila
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Young ceremonial attendant
Shares an origin with Raquel.
Isla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Island
Shares an origin with Raquel.
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