Raechel is of Hebrew origin and means 'ewe'. It's a variant spelling of Rachel, which was derived from the Hebrew word 'rakhel', meaning 'to graze' or 'to tend sheep'. Raechel gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. It's often associated with the biblical figure Rachel, who was Jacob's second wife and the mother of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. The name has also been popularized by literary characters such as Raechel Gutierrez in the novel "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García.
The name Raechel saw a significant rise in popularity from the mid-60s to the late 80s, peaking in 1987 with 86 births. However, it has since declined sharply, with only 5 births recorded in 2017. Over the entire period, there were 2276 births named Raechel.