Rayel is of Hebrew origin and means "little lamb". It's a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for females. In its original form, the name appears as an element in several Jewish female names such as Rachel and Leah. The modern variant Rayel emerged in the late 20th century, gaining popularity as a standalone given name. It's not often encountered, which adds to its uniqueness.
"The name Rayel has seen a fluctuating trend in popularity over the years, with peak years being 1993 and 2017, each having 11 and 7 births respectively. The most recent data shows that there were 7 births in 2022."