Rafael

Rank 232nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Rafael was 232nd most popular baby name for boys and 442nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,505 babies were named Rafael in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,232 babies in the United States were named Rafael. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Rafael is around 31 to 32 years old.

The name "Rafael" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Rafael is Rafa.

Rafael Meaning & Origin

Rafael is a Hebrew name that means "God has healed", often associated with healing and divinity.

The name Rafael is described as charming, adventurous and creative.

Pronunciation

Rafael is pronounced ra-fael in English. The name Rafael has 6 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Rafael

  • The name Rafael is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle who wields a pair of sai as his weapons.

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Geography

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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