Rafael
Rafael is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has healed,' derived from the archangel Raphael who is known as the divine healer in Judeo-Christian tradition. The name has strong roots in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian cultures, where it's been beloved for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,665. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,274
- 2012: 1,231
- 2013: 1,208
- 2014: 1,205
- 2015: 1,226
- 2016: 1,238
- 2017: 1,282
- 2018: 1,405
- 2019: 1,392
- 2020: 1,424
- 2021: 1,490
- 2022: 1,517
- 2023: 1,517
- 2024: 1,621
- 2025: 1,639
- 2026 (projected): 1,665
Good to Know
- •Popular across multiple cultures with consistent spelling
- •Strong international appeal - easily pronounced in many languages
- •Associated with healing and protection through its angelic namesake
- •The 'ae' spelling (Raphael) is the traditional English variant
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Famous People
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Rafael Bardem
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Statistics
89,379
Total births since 1880
2006
Peak year
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