Rafaela
Rafaela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has healed.
Origin and history
Rafaela is a feminine form of Raphael, derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'God has healed'. While relatively rare in overall U.S. history, it has seen steady usage within Hispanic and Portuguese-speaking communities. It offers a classic, melodic alternative to more common names like Isabella or Gabriella.
Popularity in the United States
3,516 babies in the United States have been named Rafaela since 1880. It ranks #2988 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1807.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.4 %)
- CA (28.4 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- AZ (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 38 |
| 1900-1910 | 107 |
| 1910-1920 | 233 |
| 1920-1930 | 437 |
| 1930-1940 | 286 |
| 1940-1950 | 256 |
| 1950-1960 | 279 |
| 1960-1970 | 201 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 234 |
| 1990-2000 | 222 |
| 2000-2010 | 276 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 294 |
Famous people named Rafaela
- Rafaela Silva: Judoka, Athlete
Nicknames
Rafa, Ella, Fafi
Fun facts
- The masculine root name Raphael is shared with one of the main archangels in Judeo-Christian tradition.
- Rafaela is widely popular across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries worldwide.