Rachael
Pronunciation: [ r-AYCH-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rachael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 181 babies have been named Rachael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rachael is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,955 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,955
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Rachael is also used as a girl name, ranked #3941.
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About the Name Rachael
Rachael is a boy name .
Is Rachael a boy or girl name? Rachael is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,955 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,941. Rachael is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rachael is currently ranked #20,955 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rachael include Rac, Rach, Rachy, Rachie, Ael, Aely, Aelie, Ray, Raie, and Rackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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