Rael
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #2529 in 2025 with 53 babies born.
History: A name ending in '-el,' a common Hebrew element meaning god.
Similar names: raela, raelah, raelee, raeley, raeli, raelie, raella, raely
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Rael? About 1 in 50,432 babies born in 2025 were named Rael, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rael
What does the name Rael mean?
Rael means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Rael?
Rael has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Rael?
Rael ranked #2516 in 2025 — given to 53 babies that year.
When was Rael most popular?
Rael peaked in 2024 with 61 babies registered that year.
Is Rael a boy or girl name?
Rael is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 69% of Raels are boys and 31% are girls.
Is the name Rael rising or falling in popularity?
Rael has risen 2585 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5101 in 2020 to #2516 in 2025.
How long has Rael been recorded?
Rael appears in birth records across 38 years — from 1971 through 2025.