Raphael
Pronunciation: [ r-ahf-eye-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Raphael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 158 babies have been named Raphael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raphael is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,323 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,323
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Raphael
Raphael is a girl name .
Is Raphael a boy or girl name? Raphael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,323 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #421. Raphael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Raphael is currently ranked #70,323 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raphael include Rap, Raph, Raphy, Raphie, Ael, Aely, Aelie, Ray, Raie, and Rapkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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