Raffi
Pronunciation: [ r-AF-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Raffi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 823 babies have been named Raffi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raffi is past its peak , currently ranked #6,728 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,728
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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"modern invented name (Dre + lyn blend)"
#6,696 in US
Modern English origin
"person with extraordinary talent"
#6,621 in US
Greek origin
"life, living"
#6,584 in US
Irish O Riain origin
"descendant of Rian"
#6,648 in US
Old French canon via Latin canna origin
"large gun, powerful force"
#6,574 in US
Arabic n-w-r root origin
"light-bearer"
#6,653 in US
Old Persian origin
"young, heir (alternative)"
#6,665 in US
Tamil/Sanskrit origin
"one blessed with divine grace, gift o..."
#6,544 in US
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About the Name Raffi
Raffi is a boy name .
Raffi is currently ranked #6,728 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raffi include Raf, Ray, Raie, and Rafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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