Rafi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Rafi means 'God has healed' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Rafi
Rafi is a variant of the name Raphael, which means 'God has healed' in Hebrew. It is a biblical name with strong religious significance, as Raphael is one of the archangels in the Hebrew Bible. The name Rafi is commonly used in Israel and other Hebrew-speaking communities.
Popularity of the Name Rafi
The popularity for the name Rafi peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,401 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Rafi had the most female births in 2020 with 5, which ranked number 15,065 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 29, which ranked number 3,748 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rafi has increased sharply over the last ten years from 19 births to 29 births, an increase of 52.63%. Among males, Rafi has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 29 births, an increase of 52.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rafi
- 20 Year Trend of Rafi: 107.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Rafi: 52.63%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rafi: 52.63%
Popularity of Rafi by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rafi. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rafi in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rafi is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rafi
- Total Births of Rafi: 30 (4.32%)
- Male Births of Rafi: 30 (4.32%)
Given the upward trend of Rafi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.32% increase in total births, for a total of 30 births in 2024. Male births for Rafi have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 30 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.32%.