The nameRafaelle

Rafaelle is a girl's name, a form of Raphaëlle, the feminine of Raphael.

Meaning

From the Hebrew Rephael, "God heals".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Rafaelle

Rafaelle in France

1854thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (30 births)
660babies named Rafaelle in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rafaelle was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 225 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Rafaelle. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Rafaelle in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.

Rafaelle in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rafaelle mean?

From the Hebrew Rephael, "God heals".

What is the origin of the name Rafaelle?

Hebrew.

Is Rafaelle a girl's or a boy's name?

Rafaelle is a girl's name.