Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Raphaela — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Raphael|Raphaella
HebrewGirl↑ Rising

Raphaela

raf-eye-EL-uh · 4 syllables

Share Raphaela:
Compare with another name
Girl
#8813
↑ Rising
#8813
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#7552 in 2021
5yr change
+43 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8813 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Raphaela

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8813

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+43 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousClassicFeminine Form4-syllableAngelicElegantRareTraditional
Character
divine healingspiritual wisdomprotective graceartistic sensitivitycompassionate strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Raphaelas

intellectualinnovativereflectiveexperimentalthoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Raphaela is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8813 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +43 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8813 · very rare
Raphaela at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Raphael meaning 'God heals'. A feminine form of the archangel's name, traditionally associated with divine healing and protection.
Language root:Hebrew · Greek
Peak rank:#7552 in 2021
5yr change:+43 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Raphaela Gromes
German violinist
Raphaela Edelbauer
Austrian author
Similar Sound
RaffaellaRafaelaRaphaelGabrielaIsabella
Similar Style
ArianaAureliaMagdalenaSeraphinaArabella
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Raphaela
GabrielMichaelSophiaClaireSamuelElena
You Might Also Like
Ariana
Celtic · #103
→ Stable
Aurelia
Latin · #334
↑ Rising
Magdalena
Hebrew · #838
↑ Rising
Seraphina
Hebrew · #778
↑↑ Surging
Arabella
Latin · #206
→ Stable
Elizabeth
Hebrew · #17
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Raphaela · Overview
Summary

Raphaela is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8813 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Raphaela scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 43 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Religious · Classic · Romantic character
Raphaela carries a gentle, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
raphaela.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →