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UK girl's name

Raielle

A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Raielle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raielle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3985, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 5 births.

This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2018. 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.

Raielle is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Raielle. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Raielle ranked #3985 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 5 girls were registered as Raielle.
  • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raielle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3985

2018

Births in 2018

5

Latest year

Peak year

2018

5 births

Estimated living

9

2026

Meaning

What does Raielle mean?

The name Raielle is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or origins in ancient languages or cultures. However, it bears similarities to some existing names and words that may have influenced its creation.

One possible influence is the French name Raelle, which itself is a combination of the elements "rais" (meaning "ray" or "beam") and "elle" (the French feminine pronoun "she"). This name may have been modified to create the spelling variation Raielle, potentially to give it a more unique or distinctive appearance.

Another potential source of inspiration could be the French word "rielle," which means "real" or "genuine." The addition of the "Ra" prefix may have been intended to evoke a sense of radiance or brightness, combining the ideas of authenticity and luminosity.

While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts mentioning the name Raielle, its modern usage can be traced back to a few notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances is Raielle Bartlett, an American artist and illustrator born in 1972, who has worked on several children's books and graphic novels.

Another individual with this name is Raielle Marguet, a French swimmer born in 1981, who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, specializing in butterfly and freestyle events.

In the literary world, Raielle Tucker is an American author and editor, known for her work in the fantasy and science fiction genres. She has published several novels and short stories since the early 2000s.

Raielle Matongo is a South African professional soccer player, born in 1991, who has played as a midfielder for various clubs in South Africa and abroad.

Lastly, Raielle Reeve is an Australian journalist and television presenter, born in 1985, who has worked for various news and media outlets in Australia and New Zealand.

While the name Raielle is relatively new and lacks a deep historical background, its unique sound and potential linguistic influences have captured the attention of parents and individuals seeking distinctive names in recent decades.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Raielle over time

The chart below shows babies named Raielle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

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

Babies born per year

Raielle
01345201720172018

Decades

Raielle by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raielle 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 #4374 9 2

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FAQ

Raielle: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Raielle was ranked #3985 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Raielle most popular?

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

What is the meaning and origin of Raielle?

A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep".

How many people are called Raielle in the UK?

A total of 9 babies have been registered as Raielle across the 2 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.