Raphael

Pronunciation: [ r-ahf-eye-EHL ]

Girl Name #70,323 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Raphael is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-ahf-eye-EHL.

Parents who love the name Raphael often also consider Rachel, Rachael, Rae .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,323
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Rap Ray Rapie Raphie

Also a Boy Name

Raphael is also used as a boy name, ranked #421.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raphael

Is Raphael a boy or girl name?

Raphael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70323. As a boy name, it is ranked #421. Raphael is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Raphael?

Raphael is pronounced r-ahf-eye-EHL.

How popular is the name Raphael?

Raphael is currently ranked #70323 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Raphael?

Common nicknames for Raphael include Rap, Ray, Rapie, and Raphie.

Is Raphael a common or rare name?

Raphael is an uncommon name, ranked #70323 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Ray, Rapie, and Raphie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.