Rafaila
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,265
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"pledge, oath"
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Old Norse origin
"farm or settlement near the shire"
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Arabic origin
"hope, aspiration"
#48,456 in US
Greek origin
"truth (possible Alethea derivation)"
#48,077 in US
Old French/Frankish origin
"fair-haired, blonde"
#48,407 in US
Latin pristinus origin
"pure, unspoiled, original"
#48,330 in US
Latin via French origin
"little lady, mistress of the house"
#48,170 in US
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About the Name Rafaila
Rafaila is a girl name .
Rafaila is currently ranked #48,265 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rafaila include Raf, Rafa, Rafay, Rafaie, Ila, Ilay, Ilaie, Ray, Raie, and Rafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rafaila include Rafaela, Rafaella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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