Rising since 2020, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Rashel since 1964
Babies named Rashel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 149 |
| 1990s | 181 |
| 2000s | 470 |
| 2010s | 176 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Rashel is a modern name that appears to be a creative respelling of Rachel, possibly influenced by the stylish -el ending seen in names like Michelle and Danielle. It first entered U.S. birth records in 1964, and while it has never been common, it reached its peak popularity in 2008. The trajectory of the name has been rising since 2020, suggesting renewed interest. Rarely used, Rashel offers a distinct twist on a classic biblical name, appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet unique. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its broad but infrequent use across the country.
Rashel likely originated as a modern English combination of Rachel with the popular -el suffix, or as a respelling of Rachel influenced by names like Michelle. Rachel itself derives from Hebrew רָחֵל (rakhel) meaning 'ewe'. Rashel first appeared in U.S. records in 1964, and its use has been relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Shelly
Sibling names for Rashel
Names that share Rashel's style, for a brother or sister.
