Raffi
Raffi is a boy's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
Noble, exalted, or God has healed.
Origin and history
Raffi is a given name of Armenian origin, commonly used as a diminutive of Raffael or as a given name honoring the famous 19th-century Armenian author. It is also related to the Arabic name Rafi, which means noble or exalted. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
839 babies in the United States have been named Raffi since 1880. It ranks #3837 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- CA (97.3 %)
- NY (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 162 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 135 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Raffi
- Raffi Cavoukian: Singer, Songwriter
- Raffi Torres: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Raffi Barsoumian: Actor
Fun facts
- Raffi was the pen name of Hakob Melik Hakobyan, one of the most celebrated figures in modern Armenian literature.
- The name is widely recognized in North America due to Raffi Cavoukian, the renowned children's singer-songwriter.