Raphaela
Pronunciation: [ r-AF-eye-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Raphaela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 450 babies have been named Raphaela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raphaela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,373 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,373
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Raphaela
Raphaela is a girl name .
Raphaela is currently ranked #9,373 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raphaela include Rap, Raph, Raphy, Raphie, Rapha, Raphay, Raphaie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Ray, and Raie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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