Amelia vs Rafa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Rafe, Rafie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Rafa Rank #5,462

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5462 for Rafa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Rafa ___

  • Rafa Luis
  • Rafa Carlos
  • Rafa Miguel
  • Rafa Antonio
  • Rafa Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rafa

Diego Pablo Sofia Carmen Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Rafa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Rafa at #5462 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Rafa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin).

Are Amelia and Rafa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Rafa is primarily a boy name.

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