Rafeal
Rafeal is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has healed.
Origin and history
Rafeal is a variant spelling of the biblical name Raphael. Derived from Hebrew elements, it translates to 'God has healed'. It is a rare spelling in the United States compared to the traditional Raphael or Rafael forms.
Popularity in the United States
925 babies in the United States have been named Rafeal since 1880. It ranks #3753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- GA (41.7 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- FL (9.7 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 41 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 346 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Rafe, Rafi
Fun facts
- Rafeal is a less common orthographic variant of the archangel's name Raphael.
- The traditional root name Raphael appears in religious texts as an angel associated with healing.