Elia vs Refael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elia

Girl #840 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia

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Refael

Boy #4,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Sephardic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,481
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafi, Refa, Eli

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Popularity Comparison

Elia Rank #840
Refael Rank #4,481

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 vs #4481 for Refael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elia ___

  • Elia Grace
  • Elia Rose
  • Elia Jane
  • Elia Marie
  • Elia Claire
  • Elia Pearl

Refael ___

  • Refael Moshe
  • Refael David
  • Refael Yosef
  • Refael Chaim
  • Refael Aaron
  • Refael Yitzchak

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elia

Cleo Mira Silas Felix Nora

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elia or Refael more popular?

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Refael at #4481 in the United States.

What do Elia and Refael mean?

Elia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elia and Refael boy or girl names?

Elia is primarily a girl name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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