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Rafaela

female

Meaning

"God Has Healed"

A feminine form of Raphael, it carries the traditional healing sense and is common in Iberian and Latin American contexts.

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Popularity History of Rafaela

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3102Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3102

Rafaela was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+264

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Rafaela Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Rafaela.

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Rafie
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Rafa
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Baby Name Lists That Include Rafaela

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Spanish
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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