Rafela
Rafela is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,473 in the US, popular nicknames include Raf, Ray, and Rafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,473
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Rafela
Rafela is a girl name .
Rafela is currently ranked #69,473 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rafela include Raf, Ray, Rafie, and Rafeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis