Raffi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAH-fee / /ˈræfi/Hebrew; Italian
Meaning
Hebrew: God has healed; Italian: a diminutive of Raffaele
Historical & Cultural Background
Raffi is often associated with the Hebrew name Raphael, which means 'God has healed.' In Italian culture, Raffi serves as a diminutive of Raffaele, a name with biblical roots. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the context of music and children's entertainment. Raffi Cavoukian, known simply as Raffi, is a prominent children's singer and songwriter, contributing to the name's recognition.
Trend Summary
Raffi has seen a steady presence in baby name trends, particularly among those seeking unique yet familiar names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Raff
- Raffa
- Raffy
International Variants
- Raffaele (Italian)
- Raphaël (French)
- Rafael (Spanish)
Famous people named Raffi
Raffi Cavoukian is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his children's music.
Raffi is also recognized for his advocacy in children's rights and environmental issues.
Fictional characters named Raffi
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raffi was first seen in the United States in 1962. Raffi has ranked as high as #1138 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Raffi has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raffi (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 13 |