Rachael

Meaning of Rachael

Rachael means "ewe," which is a female sheep. It can also mean "innocent."

Rachael has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rachael

After ranking as high as #228 in 2000, Rachael has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rachael

• Rachel McAdams
  Canadian actress
• Rachel Weisz
  British actress
• Rachel Maddow
  American television host
• Rachel Bilson
  American actress
• Rachel Hunter
  New Zealand model

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Questions about the name Rachael

What does the name Rachael mean?

Rachael means rachael means "ewe," which is a female sheep. it can also mean "innocent.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Rachael a boy's or a girl's name?

Rachael is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rachael?

Rachael did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rachael most popular?

Rachael peaked at #228 in 2000.