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Costa vs Rafa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafa

Boy #5,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed, healing of God"

Origin: Hebrew Refa'el

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Middle Eastern Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,462
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Costa Rank #5,514
Rafa Rank #5,462

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 vs #5514 for Costa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costa or Rafa more popular?

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 compared to Costa at #5514 in the United States.

What do Costa and Rafa mean?

Costa means "coast, shore" (Latin origin). Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin).

Are Costa and Rafa boy or girl names?

Costa is primarily a boy name. Rafa is primarily a boy name.

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