Raquel is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2138 in 2025 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 14 births ranking #1319. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 85.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 19,483 girls born was named Raquel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.