How Many People Are Named Rahela?

Complete statistics for the name Rahela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rahela
Very Rare
Arabic

Rahela is a very rare female name, with only 6 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 55,394,408 Americans. All of those named Rahela are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~6
Living in US
1 in 55,394,408
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rahil
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Dynamic Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

89,976
Worldwide Bearers
#11,206
Global Rank
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
47,839
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
25,753
🇮🇳 India
10,132
🇷🇴 Romania
2,791
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,826
🇬🇧 England
546
🇭🇷 Croatia
234
🇳🇬 Nigeria
187
🇺🇸 United States
150
🇸🇮 Slovenia
126

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
6
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rahela Through the Generations

Rahela has been a name on the rise since its peak in 2012 when six babies were given this name. Today, all six Rahelas are under thirty, indicating that it's a relatively new name in the United States. With no one named Rahela over sixty, it's clear that this name is associated with younger generations and is likely to continue being used for some time.

✨ Similar Names to Rahela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rahela's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rahela

How Many People Have the Name Rahela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Rahela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,394,408 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rahela a Common or Rare Name?

Rahela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rahela Mean?

Rahela means "creative variant of Rahil" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rahela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rahela Most Popular?

The name Rahela reached peak popularity in 2012, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rahela?

Approximately 6 people named Rahela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,394,408 Americans.

Is Rahela a rare name?

Rahela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,394,408 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rahela mean?

Rahela means "creative variant of Rahil" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rahela more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rahela are male and 100% are female.

When was Rahela most popular?

Rahela peaked in 2012 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6
All-Time Births6
1 in X1 in 55,394,408
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2012
World Rank#11,206
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.