Rafaella Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Rafaella means 'God has healed' and is of Italian origin.
Meaning of the Name Rafaella
Rafaella is a feminine name of Italian origin. It is derived from the name Raphaela, which means 'God has healed' in Hebrew. Rafaella is a variant spelling of Rafaela and is commonly used in Italian-speaking countries. The name carries a sense of strength, grace, and divine healing power.
Popularity of the Name Rafaella
The popularity for the name Rafaella peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 49 births, which ranked number 5,914 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Rafaella had the most female births in 2022 with 49, which ranked number 3,251 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Rafaella has increased sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 49 births, an increase of 53.13%. Among females, Rafaella has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 49 births, an increase of 53.13%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rafaella
- 20 Year Trend of Rafaella: 188.24%
- 10 Year Trend of Rafaella: 53.13%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rafaella: 53.13%
Popularity of Rafaella by State
Among females, Rafaella was most popular in Southeastern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rafaella. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1110 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rafaella
- Total Births of Rafaella: 51 (4.35%)
- Female Births of Rafaella: 51 (4.35%)
Given the upward trend of Rafaella over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.35% increase in total births, for a total of 51 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rafaella have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 51 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.35%.