Raphaela

Girl name

Raphaela has been given to 499 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

499

Peak year

2016 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -11%

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Raphaela — alternate spellings parents actually use.

24,581 babies since 1882

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Raphaela.

499 babies since 1993

499 babies since 1999

499 babies since 2000

499 babies since 2005

500 babies since 1998

498 babies since 1997

498 babies since 2001

497 babies since 1996

How popular is the name Raphaela?

Raphaela has been given to 499 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Raphaela peak?

Raphaela peaked in 2016, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Raphaela a girl or boy name?

Raphaela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Raphaela are girls).

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