Rayel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rayel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 6 babies have been named Rayel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rayel is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,503 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,503
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Rayel is also used as a girl name, ranked #56050.
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"365 heavens (numerological)"
#24,372 in US
American origin
"of nobility, from the lineage"
#24,511 in US
Hebrew via Latin via Welsh origin
"God is gracious"
#24,478 in US
Sanskrit origin
"longevity, vital force"
#24,371 in US
Old English origin
"rounded hill, trunk-shaped land"
#24,626 in US
Middle English origin
"one who listens intently, listener"
#24,608 in US
Celtic origin
"born of fire"
#24,318 in US
Punjabi/Sanskrit origin
"brave warrior of the divine"
#24,564 in US
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About the Name Rayel
Rayel is a boy name .
Is Rayel a boy or girl name? Rayel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,503 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,050. Rayel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rayel is currently ranked #24,503 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rayel include Ray, Raie, and Raykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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