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Rafa vs Costa

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafa or Costa more popular?

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

What do Rafa and Costa mean?

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

Are Rafa and Costa boy or girl names?

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

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