Raphel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAH-fel / /ˈræfɛl/Hebrew; Italian
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God has healed'; Italian: 'to heal'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Raphel is derived from the Hebrew name רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el), which means 'God has healed'. It is often associated with the archangel Raphael in Judeo-Christian traditions, who is considered a healer and protector. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it is sometimes spelled as Raffaele. The name has been used in religious texts and has a long-standing presence in art and literature.
Trend Summary
The name Raphel has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but not ranking among the top names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rafaël
- Raffael
International Variants
- Rafaël (French)
- Raffaele (Italian)
- Raphaël (French)
- Rafael (Spanish)
- Rafa (Spanish)
Famous people named Raphel
—
Fictional characters named Raphel
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raphel was first seen in the United States in 1921. Raphel has ranked as high as #1216 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Raphel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raphel
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |