Rakelle is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Rakki' meaning 'to counsel, advise' and 'ella' meaning 'other'. It is a unisex name, though it tends to be more commonly used for females. Rakelle was not particularly popular in its native Norway but has gained some international recognition in recent years.
The name Rakelle has had varying popularity over the years, with a total of 21 babies being named Rakelle between 1991 and 2011. The most popular year for the name was 2005, when it appeared 6 times.