Raquel Name Meaning

A gorgeous Spanish name, Raquel sounds edgy and modern while still being a classic. She’s a versatile pick that ages nicely with a baby girl, fitting a youngster and an adult alike. She gives off a confident energy, and she’s a name that knows who she is. She’s seen steady use but has never reached the point of saturation, making her an attractive choice for parents.

Infographic of Raquel name meaning, which is Meaning "ewe," Raquel is a Spanish variant of Rachel.
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Raquel Name Popularity

How popular is the name Raquel? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 977 5 0.0014%
1911 — 0 0%
1912 1,125 5 0.001%
1913 933 10 0.0018%
1914 — 0 0%
1915 1,116 11 0.0012%
1916 — 0 0%
1917 1,230 9 0.0009%
1918 1,353 7 0.0007%
1919 1,292 10 0.001%
1920 1,345 9 0.0008%
1921 1,133 17 0.0015%
1922 1,163 16 0.0014%
1923 1,074 20 0.0018%
1924 915 37 0.0032%
1925 1,024 24 0.0021%
1926 876 36 0.0033%
1927 744 57 0.0051%
1928 659 73 0.0068%
1929 582 91 0.0088%
1930 551 107 0.0102%
1931 547 99 0.01%
1932 703 54 0.0055%
1933 661 56 0.006%
1934 629 68 0.007%
1935 702 51 0.0052%
1936 636 66 0.0069%
1937 707 52 0.0053%
1938 754 44 0.0043%
1939 666 62 0.0061%
1940 637 78 0.0073%
1941 723 56 0.005%
1942 948 32 0.0025%
1943 733 64 0.0049%
1944 712 68 0.0055%
1945 722 61 0.005%
1946 742 76 0.0052%
1947 725 93 0.0056%
1948 711 94 0.0059%
1949 715 96 0.006%
1950 715 98 0.0061%
1951 742 96 0.0057%
1952 701 114 0.0065%
1953 658 138 0.0078%
1954 695 132 0.0072%
1955 688 138 0.0075%
1956 694 145 0.0077%
1957 751 130 0.0068%
1958 660 181 0.0096%
1959 661 180 0.0095%
1960 686 170 0.009%
1961 657 196 0.0104%
1962 688 177 0.0096%
1963 659 187 0.0104%
1964 666 188 0.0107%
1965 609 208 0.0127%
1966 570 235 0.0151%
1967 432 429 0.0283%
1968 282 902 0.0601%
1969 247 1,173 0.0761%
1970 215 1,439 0.0904%
1971 249 1,159 0.0771%
1972 267 959 0.0704%
1973 271 884 0.0682%
1974 284 812 0.0625%
1975 265 872 0.0679%
1976 290 755 0.0586%
1977 305 746 0.0553%
1978 294 754 0.0561%
1979 301 763 0.0541%
1980 302 784 0.0536%
1981 277 854 0.0581%
1982 285 827 0.0553%
1983 285 787 0.0533%
1984 303 753 0.0506%
1985 242 1,039 0.0685%
1986 263 942 0.0624%
1987 232 1,129 0.074%
1988 227 1,126 0.0723%
1989 234 1,142 0.0708%
1990 238 1,165 0.0703%
1991 223 1,243 0.0763%
1992 244 1,112 0.0697%
1993 231 1,181 0.0758%
1994 253 1,076 0.0701%
1995 257 1,051 0.0697%
1996 279 1,017 0.0679%
1997 283 997 0.0674%
1998 329 861 0.0575%
1999 323 927 0.0619%
2000 341 865 0.0566%
2001 351 818 0.0543%
2002 393 709 0.0473%
2003 398 729 0.0479%
2004 439 656 0.043%
2005 474 605 0.0396%
2006 502 563 0.036%
2007 490 626 0.0397%
2008 557 506 0.0327%
2009 640 414 0.0277%
2010 591 447 0.031%
2011 648 385 0.027%
2012 609 417 0.0293%
2013 672 370 0.026%
2014 682 356 0.0244%
2015 709 335 0.023%
2016 795 290 0.0201%
2017 833 251 0.018%
2018 851 241 0.0175%
2019 801 258 0.0191%
2020 951 215 0.0169%
2021 930 215 0.0176%

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Names Like Raquel

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What names are diminutives of Raquel?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Raquel sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Raquel, but shorter.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Rocky

What names are variants of Raquel?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Raquel.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Racquel

Spanish

Racquell

Spanish

Rakel

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Raquela

Ewe, female sheep

Spanish

Raquella

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Raquelle

Ewe, female sheep

Spanish

Roquel

Spanish

What names are similar to Raquel?

Find a name that’s like Raquel, but just a little bit different.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Ana

Gracious one

Hebrew

Guadalupe

Wolf valley

Spanish

Lucia

Of the light

Italian

Rebekah

To bind

Hebrew

Rubia

The red gemstone

English

Soraya

Princess

Persian

Stacia

Resurrection; good grapes; to stand

Greek

Talita

Little girl

Aramaic

Ximena

He has heard

Spanish

Ysabel

A Spanish form of Isabel.

French

Lists With Raquel

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Siblings of Raquel

Mamas with kids named Raquel also have kids with these names.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Benjamin

A favorite son

Hebrew

Miguel

Who is Like God?

Spanish

5 Comments

  1. Best name ever

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  2. It appears on the bible .
    Raquel means beauty.

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  3. Love the sound and the meaning of the name

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  4. She was my first born. And my husband’s name is Israel. I thought it would be fine if her name was related to the Israel from the Bible. So I thought about Raquel or Rebeca. Raquel was his favorite and beloved wife, and Rebeca his mother. So we choose Raquel.

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  5. She was my first born. And my husband’s name is Israel. I thought it would be fine if her name was related to the Israel from the Bible. So I thought about Raquel or Rebeca. Raquel was his favorite and beloved wife, and Rebeca his mother. So we choose Raquel.

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