Raela
Meaning of Raela
Raela is most often interpreted as a modern elaboration of the Hebrew name Rachel, combining the diminutive “Rae” with the feminine suffix “-la” to yield a distinctive two-syllable form. Its root meaning, derived from the biblical term for “ewe,” persists in Raela’s semantic field, while the shift in stress to the first syllable (/ˈreɪlə/) underscores its contemporary phonological profile in Anglo-American usage. Analysis of U.S. Social Security data reveals that Raela has maintained a place within the top 1,000 girls’ names since at least 2006, rising from rank 983 that year to rank 928 in 2024, with annual occurrences fluctuating between five and twenty-nine. Technically precise yet gently innovative, Raela appeals to parents seeking a name that melds traditional Hebrew lineage with a concise, modern resonance.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RAY-luh (/ˈreɪlə/)
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