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Rateel

A feminine Arabic name meaning "wise woman" or "judicious woman".

Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Rateel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rateel today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rateel births was 2024 (23 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Rateel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

151

~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans

Peak year

2024

23 babies that year

Average age

7

years old

2024 SSA rank

#5,552

Tracked since 2012

Popularity

Rateel: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Rateel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 78 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

0612172320152020

Decades

Rateel by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rateel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s07878
2020s07474

Geography

Where Rateels live

Origin

Meaning and history of Rateel

The name Rateel is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic word "ratl," which refers to a unit of weight measurement, indicating a strong or substantial person.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rateel can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records dating back to the 7th century CE. It was commonly used among the Arab tribes and communities during the early Islamic era, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Rateel was a prominent scholar and poet from Basra, Iraq, who lived during the 8th century CE. His works and contributions to Arabic literature have been documented in various literary anthologies.

In the 10th century CE, Rateel ibn Abi Al-Qasim, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia (present-day Spain), made significant advancements in the field of mathematics. His treatises on algebra and geometry were widely studied and disseminated throughout the Islamic world.

During the 12th century CE, Rateel Al-Andalusi, a renowned philosopher and theologian from Al-Andalus (present-day Spain), gained recognition for his writings on Islamic theology and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 14th century CE, Rateel Al-Dimashqi, a notable historian and geographer from Damascus, authored several influential works on the history and geography of the region, providing valuable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of the era.

Throughout the centuries, the name Rateel has been borne by various individuals, including poets, scholars, and intellectuals, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Arabic language and Islamic culture.

People

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FAQ

Rateel: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Rateel?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rateel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,269,896 US residents.

Is Rateel a common name?

We classify Rateel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Rateel most popular?

The single biggest year for Rateel was 2024, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rateel is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Rateel a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rateel in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

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