The nameRafaela
Rafaela is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine of Rafael.
- Girl's name
- Spanish and Portuguese
Meaning
From the Hebrew Rephael, "God heals".
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese, of Hebrew origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Rafaela
Rafaela in France
1855thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (25 births)
585babies named Rafaela in France since 1900
Rafaela was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 190 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Rafaela. Its rise began around 1923, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Rafaela in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
Rafaela in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rafaela mean?
From the Hebrew Rephael, "God heals".
What is the origin of the name Rafaela?
Spanish and Portuguese, of Hebrew origin.
Is Rafaela a girl's or a boy's name?
Rafaela is a girl's name.