Rachel Name Origin
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American (Jewish) 40%
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British (Jewish) 35%
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French (Jewish) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Rachel
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Rachel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'. It is a biblical name, popular in Jewish, Christian, and Western cultures, especially in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Rachel each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).