Ewe; female sheep
Derived from the Hebrew name Rachel, it traditionally signifies a ewe, representing gentleness and purity. In the Old Testament, Rachel was the favorite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. This specific spelling variation gained significant popularity in the late 20th century before becoming less common.
Less common today
Rachael isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #111 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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