Rachael is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe" or "sheep". It is derived from the Hebrew word "rachel", which was the name of one of Jacob's wives in the Old Testament. The name Rachael has been popular throughout history and has appeared in various forms across different cultures. In English-speaking countries, it is often spelled with an 'h', as in Rachel or Rachael, while in other languages like French and Italian, it may appear asRachelle or Racchelle respectively.
The name Raichel experienced a peak in popularity during the mid-1990s with seven births each year from 1992 to 1993. This was followed by a slight decline with nine births in 1994, and then a period of less activity until 2006 when there were five births recorded. Over this span of time, the name Raichel has seen a total of 46 newborns.