Raffaela
Raffaela is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,692 in the US, popular nicknames include Raf, Ray, and Rafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,692
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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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, Ray, Rafie, and Raffie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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