Racheal
Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Racheal: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1988.
The name Racheal is a variant spelling of Rachel, which traces back to the Hebrew *Rāḥēl*, meaning “ewe” — a gentle pastoral image. In the Bible, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin, making the name a longstanding favourite in Judeo-Christian tradition. Notable bearers include environmentalist Rachel Carson, whose 1962 book *Silent Spring* sparked the modern conservation movement, and actress Rachel Weisz. While no major places are named after a Racheal directly, the name shares its root with the town of Ramat Rachel in Israel. This particular spelling, less common than Rachel or Rachael, saw occasional use in Scotland, adding a subtle distinction to a classic name with deep biblical resonance.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19884 babies
- Latest (2002)
- #6403 babies
- Total births
- 23since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 25%vs prior 5y