Rafay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning exalted or elevated, Rafay is a Muslim name of Arabic origin.
Meaning of the Name Rafay
Rafay is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'rafah' which means 'elevation' or 'highness'. The name Rafay carries the meaning of being exalted or elevated. It is often used to signify someone who is distinguished or holds a high status. The name Rafay has a strong and powerful connotation.
Popularity of the Name Rafay
The popularity for the name Rafay peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,514 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Rafay had the most male births in 2009 with 22, which ranked number 4,428 out of 14,532 male names. The number of births for the name Rafay has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 13 births, an increase of 30.00%. Among males, Rafay has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 13 births, an increase of 30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rafay
- 20 Year Trend of Rafay: 30.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Rafay: 30.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rafay: 30.00%
Popularity of Rafay by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rafay. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rafay in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rafay is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rafay
- Total Births of Rafay: 13 (2.66%)
- Male Births of Rafay: 13 (2.66%)
Given the upward trend of Rafay over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.66% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. Male births for Rafay have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 13 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.66%.