Rafa

Girl Name #27,212 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rafa is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Rafa often also consider Rachel, Rachael, Rae .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #27,212
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Rafaela #3078 Rafaella #3984

Also a Boy Name

Rafa is also used as a boy name, ranked #5462.

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Rachel Rachael Rae Ray Ralph Raymond Ray Randolph

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rafa

Is Rafa a boy or girl name?

Rafa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #27212. As a boy name, it is ranked #5462. Rafa is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Rafa?

Rafa is currently ranked #27212 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Rafa a common or rare name?

Rafa is an uncommon name, ranked #27212 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rafa

Rafa is a girl name .

Is Rafa a boy or girl name? Rafa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,212 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,462. Rafa is more commonly used as a boy name.

Rafa is currently ranked #27,212 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Rafa include Rafaela, Rafaella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.