Rafaela Girl

Popularity: #898 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-FAY-lah / /ræˈfeɪ.lə/

Hebrew; Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Hebrew: God has healed; Spanish: a feminine form of Rafael; Italian: derived from the same root as Rafael

Historical & Cultural Background

Rafaela is a feminine form of the name Rafael, which has biblical origins. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries. It is often associated with healing and divine protection due to its Hebrew roots. The name has gained popularity in modern times, especially in Latin American countries.

Trend Summary

Rafaela has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rafa
  • Rafaella

International Variants

  • Rafaela (Spanish)
  • Rafaëlle (French)
  • Rafaela (Italian)

Famous people named Rafaela

Rafaela Carrà was an Italian singer, actress, and television presenter known for her influential career in entertainment.

Rafaela Silva is a Brazilian judoka who won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Rafaela Pimenta is a Brazilian lawyer and sports agent known for her work in football.

Rafaela de Almeida is a Brazilian artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Rafaela

Rafaela is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', known for her role as a guardian spirit.

Rafaela is a character in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, serving as a powerful sorceress.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rafaela was first seen in the United States in 1887. Rafaela has ranked as high as #1286 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Rafaela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rafaela (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 15
50%
CA 10
33%
TX 5
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18876
18896
18918
18925
18956
18975
18986
18998
19006
19017
19025
190319
19049
19058
19068
19076
190816
190923
191017
191118
191218
191325
191422
191524
191630
191728
191825
191926
192035
192142
192249
192342
192456
192548
192645
192741
192842
192937
193040
193133
193234
193329
193436
193521
193626
193725
193830
193912
194024
194113
194226
194321
194431
194527
194619
194721
194841
194933
195042
195129
195230
195331
195426
195517
195631
195720
195827
195926
196021
196116
196219
196328
196424
196523
196618
196719
196818
196915
197018
197120
197223
197324
197428
197522
197616
197718
197832
197924
198026
198126
198219
198337
198427
198521
198620
198716
198816
198926
199024
199130
199214
199322
199428
199517
199619
199716
199823
199928
200020
200121
200224
200322
200428
200532
200626
200727
200835
200941
201034
201160
201235
201331
201441
201538
201645
201732
201845
201955
202047
202140
202248
202348
202452