Rafaela
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: God Has Healed; Healer
Background: The name Rafaela originates from the Hebrew name Rafa'el, which means 'God has healed.' This name has been adapted into Spanish and Portuguese as Rafaela, maintaining the meaning associated with healing. The name is also linked to the Latin word 'rapha,' meaning 'to heal,' further supporting its significance as a healer.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#2,984
Total births
3,456
Most popular decade
2010s
(1,248 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+644 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1887
Gender usage
0% male
100% female
Stats by gender
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Female
- First year
- 1887
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,036
- Peak year
- 2011
- Peak year births
- 60
- Peak rank
- #2,867
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 52
- Recent rank
- #3,072
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