Rachael
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #115
Total births: 4,619
History: Rachael peaked in the 1990s with this popular Australian spelling variant. Rachael Finch became a famous Australian model and TV personality. The extra 'a' is a distinctly Australian/British spelling choice. Rachael represents the individualism of Australian naming.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2001) | #100 |
| Babies named Rachael in 2001 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,619 |
| Peak year | 1974 (231 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #41 |
| Years in records | 1970–2001 (32 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 32 spots |
Frequently asked about Rachael
What does the name Rachael mean?
Rachael means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Rachael?
Rachael has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Rachael in Australia?
Rachael ranked #100 in Australia in 2001 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Rachael most popular?
Rachael peaked in 1974 with 231 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Rachael a boy or girl name?
Rachael is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Rachaels in registered births are female.
Is the name Rachael rising or falling in popularity?
Rachael has fallen 32 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #68 in 1996 to #100 in 2001.
How long has Rachael been recorded in Australia?
Rachael appears in birth records in Australia across 32 years — from 1970 through 2001.