Rising since 1992, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Raphaella since 1992
Babies named Raphaella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Raphaella is a feminine form of Raphael, ultimately from Hebrew, meaning 'God has healed.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and has been steadily rising since then. In 2025, it ranked 5,238th with a 1-in-66,969 frequency. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating growing contemporary appeal. While not among the most common names, its stylish -ella ending and connection to the archangel Raphael give it a melodic, spiritual resonance. The name is favored in Italian, French, and English cultures, often chosen by families seeking a distinctive yet traditional feminine name.
Raphaella is the feminine form of Raphael, derived from the Hebrew name רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el) meaning 'God has healed.' Raphael is the name of an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, known as a healer. The feminine form Raphaella emerged in Italy and France, later adopted in English-speaking countries. It remains less common than the related Rafaela.
“Raphaella” around the world
Where Raphaella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Raph, Ella, Rafa, Rella
Sibling names for Raphaella
Names that share Raphaella's style, for a brother or sister.
