The nameRaphaela

Raphaela is a feminine form of Raphael.

Meaning

From the Hebrew Rephael, "God heals".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In France it has been given in small numbers since 1900.

Popularity of the name Raphaela

Raphaela in France

1951peak year (15 births)
510babies named Raphaela in France since 1900
0815 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Raphaela was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 60 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Raphaela. Half of all babies named Raphaela in France were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Raphaela in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raphaela mean?

From the Hebrew Rephael, "God heals".

What is the origin of the name Raphaela?

Hebrew.

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

Raphaela is a girl's name.