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UK girl's name

Raelle

A feminine name of unknown origin meaning "beautiful rebel".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Raelle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 5 births.

This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Raelle. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Raelle ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 5 girls were registered as Raelle.
  • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

5 births

Estimated living

33

2026

Meaning

What does Raelle mean?

The name Raelle is a relatively modern given name that first emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant or combination of the names Rachel and Elle, which have their origins in Hebrew and French respectively.

Rachel is a Hebrew name derived from the Biblical matriarch Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep." Elle, on the other hand, is a French diminutive form of the name Eleanor, which itself is derived from the Occitan phrase "alia Aenor," meaning "the other Aenor."

While the name Raelle does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name is Raelle Padilla, an American actress and singer born in 1987.

Another notable bearer of the name is Raelle Tucker, an American television writer and producer best known for her work on the series "True Blood" and "Sacred Lies." She was born in the late 20th century, though her exact birth year is unclear.

In the world of sports, Raelle Quann is a Canadian-born ice hockey player who has represented Canada at several international tournaments, including the Winter Olympics in 2014 and 2018. She was born in 1990 and continues to play professionally.

While not a historical figure, Raelle Khan is a fictional character in the novel series "The Reawakened" by Colleen Houck, which blends elements of Egyptian mythology and modern-day adventure. The character's name adds a unique touch to the storyline.

Lastly, Raelle Margolis is a contemporary American artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and mixed media works. She has exhibited her artwork in various galleries and art fairs across the United States.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Raelle over time

The chart below shows babies named Raelle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Raelle, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Raelle
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Decades

Raelle by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raelle 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
2020s #5074 18 5
2010s #5048 15 4

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FAQ

Raelle: questions and answers

How popular is the name Raelle in the UK right now?

In 2024, Raelle was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Raelle most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 5 babies registered as Raelle in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Raelle?

A feminine name of unknown origin meaning "beautiful rebel".

How many people are called Raelle in the UK?

A total of 33 babies have been registered as Raelle across the 9 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.