Raquel
Raquel is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “ewe, innocence.”
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how do you pronounce Raquel?
rah-KEL
where does the name Raquel come from?
Raquel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, from the Hebrew for ewe.
Raquel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, from the Hebrew meaning 'ewe' — symbolizing gentleness and innocence. In the Bible, Rachel was Jacob's beloved wife, for whom he labored fourteen years. Raquel Welch transformed the name into a symbol of beauty and strength in 1960s-70s American culture. It bridges biblical heritage with Latin glamour.
how popular is this name?
Raquel has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 95 years since 1927, and fell outside it for 2. It peaked at #215 in 1970, and ranked #905 in 2023.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #905 |
| 2021 | #909 |
| 2020 | #932 |
| 2019 | #866 |
| 2018 | #928 |
| 2017 | #883 |
| 2016 | #845 |
| 2015 | #748 |
| 2014 | #697 |
| 2010 | #604 |
| 2000 | #342 |
| 1990 | #239 |
| 1980 | #300 |
| 1970 | #215 |
| 1960 | #724 |
| 1950 | #833 |
| 1940 | #752 |
| 1930 | #631 |
| 1927 | #904 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Raquel fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Raquel?
- Raquel Welch (American actress and cultural icon)
- Raquel Zimmermann (Brazilian supermodel)
what are the nicknames and variants of Raquel?
Variants around the world
what names go well with Raquel?
Sibling names that share Raquel's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Raquel
What does the name Raquel mean?
Raquel means “ewe, innocence”.
What is the origin of the name Raquel?
Raquel comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Racquel and Rachel.
How popular is the name Raquel?
Raquel ranked #905 in the US in 2023, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1970, at #215, and it has spent 95 years in the top 1,000 since 1927.
Is Raquel a boy or girl name?
Raquel is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Raquel?
Raquel is pronounced rah-KEL, with 2 syllables.
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