UK girl's name
Rachell
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rachell is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rachell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Rachell is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rachell. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rachell ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Rachell.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rachell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rachell mean?
The name Rachell is derived from the Hebrew name Rachel, which originated in ancient Israel in the Middle East. Rachel was a biblical figure in the Old Testament, described as the favored wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The name Rachel means "ewe" or "female sheep" in Hebrew, symbolizing fertility and nurturing.
The name Rachel can be traced back to the Book of Genesis in the Bible, where she is mentioned as one of the matriarchs of the Israelites. Her story is significant in the narrative of the Israelites' journey and the establishment of the twelve tribes of Israel. Rachel's name has been popular among Jewish communities for centuries, reflecting its deep religious and cultural roots.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rachel was found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish religious manuscripts dating back to the third century BCE. The name Rachel was also mentioned in various ancient Hebrew texts and inscriptions, indicating its widespread use in ancient Israelite society.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rachel or its variants. One of the most famous was Rachel, the wife of the Roman emperor Tiberius, who lived from around 28 BCE to 10 CE. Another notable Rachel was Rachel de Varnhagen, a German writer and salonnière who lived from 1771 to 1833 and hosted a prominent literary salon in Berlin.
In the realm of literature, Rachel is the name of the central character in Samuel Richardson's novel "Clarissa, or, The History of a Young Lady," published in 1748. This work is considered one of the earliest and most influential novels in the English language.
The name Rachel also has historical significance in the world of art. Rachel Ruysch, a Dutch artist who lived from 1664 to 1750, was renowned for her stunning still-life paintings featuring intricate arrangements of flowers and insects.
Another notable figure was Rachel Jackson, the wife of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. Born in 1767, she played a significant role in her husband's political career and was a prominent figure in her own right.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rachell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rachell was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Rachell
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rachell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rachell in the UK right now?
In 2016, Rachell was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rachell most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Rachell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rachell?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep".
How many people are called Rachell in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rachell across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.