Raffaela
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Raffaela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 120 babies have been named Raffaela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raffaela is past its peak , currently ranked #70,692 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,692
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#70,829 in US
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About the Name Raffaela
Raffaela is a girl name .
Raffaela is currently ranked #70,692 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raffaela include Raf, Raff, Raffy, Raffie, Raffa, Raffay, Raffaie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Ray, and Raie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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