Raela
- US rank
- #5,099
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,548 in 2020
25 babies were named Raela in the US in 2025. It has dropped 551 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Raela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 64,103 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Raela, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Raela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRaela first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #4,548.
- Then vs nowRaela is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 64,103.
- TrendRaela has slipped 551 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,099. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Raela
Raela is a girl name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Raela for girls from 1989 to 2025, in 29 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #4,548 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,099, with 25 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 719,424 girls |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 336,700 girls |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 160,000 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 75,949 girls |
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Raela
What is the origin of the name Raela?
Raela has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Raela a boy or girl name?
Raela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Raela?
Raela ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#4,548).