God's light or ewe
Rayel is a rare modern coinage likely formed as a blend of the name Ray and the Hebrew suffix -el, meaning 'of God'. It may also be interpreted as a variant of Rachel, which means 'ewe' in Hebrew, or as a feminine form of Raymond.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Rayel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
