At a glance
- In short
- Rayel is a unique unisex name with modern appeal, rare yet elegant, ensuring individuality and simplicity. Variants include Rayelle for a feminine touch.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#15,293)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #7,498 in 1993
- First recorded
- 1989
Meaning of Rayel
Rayel is a distinctive unisex name that exudes a modern yet timeless appeal. Pronounced as RAY-el (/ˈreɪɛl/), this name has sporadically appeared in the United States over the past few decades, with notable occurrences in 1993, 1992, and more recently in 2016 and 2017. A variant of the name is Rayelle, which adds a slightly more feminine touch while retaining its unique charm. Although Rayel is not widely common, it holds an air of individuality and simplicity that many parents find appealing. Its rarity ensures that a child named Rayel will likely stand out in any crowd, carrying a name that is both elegant and easy to pronounce.
How to pronounce Rayel
English
- Pronounced RAY-el /ˈreɪɛl/
Popularity of Rayel in the U.S.
Rayel was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #15,293 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,498 in 1993. It first appears in the records in 1989.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1989–2024 11 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 15,293 | back (not recorded in 2023) |
| 2022 | 7 | 12,243 | back (not recorded in 2018–2021) |
| 2017 | 7 | 12,713 | ▼ 932 |
| 2016 | 8 | 11,781 | back (not recorded in 2015) |
| 2014 | 5 | 16,513 | back (not recorded in 2000–2013) |
| 1999 | 6 | 12,688 | ▲ 1,434 |
| 1998 | 5 | 14,122 | ▼ 2,052 |
| 1997 | 6 | 12,070 | back (not recorded in 1994–1996) |
| 1993 | 11 | 7,498 | ▲ 1,236 |
| 1992 | 9 | 8,734 | back (not recorded in 1990–1991) |
| 1989 | 5 | 12,362 | new |
Notable people named Rayel
- Rayel Robinson is a Canadian horse trainer and four-time national barrel racing champion inducted into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2017.