Rashel
Girl name · American · French · Hebrew
Meaningewe · English form of Rachel
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,141 in 2000
10 babies were named Rashel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 89 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rashel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rashel, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rashel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRashel first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #2,141. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRashel was 6.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,213 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 161,290.
- TrendRashel has climbed 89 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningRashel is an English form of Rachel, which means “ewe”. Our records link it to American, French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Rashel
Rashel is a girl name of American, French and Hebrew origin meaning “ewe”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-hel”. US birth records list Rashel for girls from 1964 to 2025, in 57 of those 62 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #2,141 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:American namesFrench namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 291,262 girls |
| 1970s | 8.5 | 117,371 girls |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 115,741 girls |
| 1990s | 10 | 99,502 girls |
| 2000s | 26 | 39,200 girls |
| 2010s | 10.0 | 100,200 girls |
| 2020s | 6.1 | 164,384 girls |
Other spellings of Rashel
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Questions about the name Rashel
What does the name Rashel mean?
Rashel means “ewe” in English, as a form of Rachel.
What is the origin of the name Rashel?
Rashel has American, French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Rashel a boy or girl name?
Rashel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rashel?
Rashel ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#2,141).