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 — 5 0.0014%
1911 — 0 0%
1912 — 5 0.001%
1913 — 10 0.0018%
1914 — 0 0%
1915 — 11 0.0012%
1916 — 0 0%
1917 — 9 0.0009%
1918 — 7 0.0007%
1919 — 10 0.001%
1920 — 9 0.0008%
1921 — 17 0.0015%
1922 — 16 0.0014%
1923 — 20 0.0018%
1924 — 37 0.0032%
1925 — 24 0.0021%
1926 — 36 0.0033%
1927 — 57 0.0051%
1928 — 73 0.0068%
1929 — 91 0.0088%
1930 — 107 0.0102%
1931 — 99 0.01%
1932 — 54 0.0055%
1933 — 56 0.006%
1934 — 68 0.007%
1935 — 51 0.0052%
1936 — 66 0.0069%
1937 — 52 0.0053%
1938 — 44 0.0043%
1939 — 62 0.0061%
1940 — 78 0.0073%
1941 — 56 0.005%
1942 — 32 0.0025%
1943 — 64 0.0049%
1944 — 68 0.0055%
1945 — 61 0.005%
1946 — 76 0.0052%
1947 — 93 0.0056%
1948 — 94 0.0059%
1949 — 96 0.006%
1950 — 98 0.0061%
1951 — 96 0.0057%
1952 — 114 0.0065%
1953 — 138 0.0078%
1954 — 132 0.0072%
1955 — 138 0.0075%
1956 — 145 0.0077%
1957 — 130 0.0068%
1958 — 181 0.0096%
1959 — 180 0.0095%
1960 — 170 0.009%
1961 — 196 0.0104%
1962 — 177 0.0096%
1963 — 187 0.0104%
1964 — 188 0.0107%
1965 — 208 0.0127%
1966 — 235 0.0151%
1967 — 429 0.0283%
1968 — 902 0.0601%
1969 — 1,173 0.0761%
1970 — 1,439 0.0904%
1971 — 1,159 0.0771%
1972 — 959 0.0704%
1973 — 884 0.0682%
1974 — 812 0.0625%
1975 — 872 0.0679%
1976 — 755 0.0586%
1977 — 746 0.0553%
1978 — 754 0.0561%
1979 — 763 0.0541%
1980 — 784 0.0536%
1981 — 854 0.0581%
1982 — 827 0.0553%
1983 — 787 0.0533%
1984 — 753 0.0506%
1985 — 1,039 0.0685%
1986 — 942 0.0624%
1987 — 1,129 0.074%
1988 — 1,126 0.0723%
1989 — 1,142 0.0708%
1990 — 1,165 0.0703%
1991 — 1,243 0.0763%
1992 — 1,112 0.0697%
1993 — 1,181 0.0758%
1994 — 1,076 0.0701%
1995 — 1,051 0.0697%
1996 — 1,017 0.0679%
1997 — 997 0.0674%
1998 — 861 0.0575%
1999 — 927 0.0619%
2000 — 865 0.0566%
2001 — 818 0.0543%
2002 — 709 0.0473%
2003 — 729 0.0479%
2004 — 656 0.043%
2005 — 605 0.0396%
2006 — 563 0.036%
2007 — 626 0.0397%
2008 — 506 0.0327%
2009 — 414 0.0277%
2010 — 447 0.031%
2011 — 385 0.027%
2012 — 417 0.0293%
2013 — 370 0.026%
2014 — 356 0.0244%
2015 — 335 0.023%
2016 — 290 0.0201%
2017 — 251 0.018%
2018 — 241 0.0175%
2019 — 258 0.0191%
2020 — 215 0.0169%
2021 — 215 0.0176%
2022 — 203 0.0154%
2023 — 242 0.0187%

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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

Find inspiration in these baby girl name lists featuring the name Raquel.

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

7 Comments

  1. I love this name so much. Thinking of naming my daughter Raquel. Her dad is Dominican.

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  2. Strong and beautiful woman

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  3. Best name ever

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

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  5. Love the sound and the meaning of the name

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  6. 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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  7. 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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