GirlSpanish origin

Rafaela: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Healed by the divine, restored and made whole.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
4
Current rank
#3301
Peak
#807 in 1903

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1887: #113318871900: #188619001910: #110119101920: #134519201930: #119219301940: #163019401950: #142919501960: #270819601970: #354119701980: #328919801990: #419419902000: #564120002005: #434320052010: #437620102015: #396520152020: #33012020#1#5641

What Rafaela Means

Rafaela is a girl name of Spanish origin. Healed by the divine, restored and made whole.

How Popular Rafaela Is

Rafaela currently ranks #3301 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #807 in 1903. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Rafaela

  • At its most popular, Rafaela reached #807 in the U.S. in 1903.
  • Rafaela is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Rafaela is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.

Names Like Rafaela

Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Rafaela

Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rafaela.

Questions About Rafaela

What does Rafaela mean?

Rafaela is a girl name of Spanish origin. Healed by the divine, restored and made whole.

How popular is Rafaela?

Rafaela currently ranks #3301 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #807 in 1903. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Rafaela come from?

Rafaela comes from Spanish roots. At its most popular, Rafaela reached #807 in the U.S. in 1903.

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