UK girl's name
Rateel
A feminine Arabic name meaning "wise woman" or "judicious woman".
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.
Rateel is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rateel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.
This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2013 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Rateel. 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
- • Rateel ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 girls were registered as Rateel.
- • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rateel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2022
7 births
Estimated living
39
2026
Meaning
What does Rateel mean?
The name Rateel is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic word "ratl," which refers to a unit of weight measurement, indicating a strong or substantial person.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rateel can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records dating back to the 7th century CE. It was commonly used among the Arab tribes and communities during the early Islamic era, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the time.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Rateel was a prominent scholar and poet from Basra, Iraq, who lived during the 8th century CE. His works and contributions to Arabic literature have been documented in various literary anthologies.
In the 10th century CE, Rateel ibn Abi Al-Qasim, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia (present-day Spain), made significant advancements in the field of mathematics. His treatises on algebra and geometry were widely studied and disseminated throughout the Islamic world.
During the 12th century CE, Rateel Al-Andalusi, a renowned philosopher and theologian from Al-Andalus (present-day Spain), gained recognition for his writings on Islamic theology and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 14th century CE, Rateel Al-Dimashqi, a notable historian and geographer from Damascus, authored several influential works on the history and geography of the region, providing valuable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of the era.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rateel has been borne by various individuals, including poets, scholars, and intellectuals, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Arabic language and Islamic culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rateel over time
The chart below shows babies named Rateel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Rateel, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rateel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rateel 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 | #3676 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4884 | 16 | 4 |
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- 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
Rateel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rateel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rateel was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Rateel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Rateel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rateel?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "wise woman" or "judicious woman".
How many people are called Rateel in the UK?
A total of 39 babies have been registered as Rateel across the 8 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.