NAME PROFILE
Rafael
Rafael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God has healed.' It carries connotations of strength, protection, and healing, often associated with creativity and a strong personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 89,947 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%AZ — 19%NM — 19%NY — 19%
Notable People
Rafael Nadal (Tennis player, 22-time Grand Slam champion) · Rafael Benítez (Football manager, known for coaching Liverpool FC) · Rafael M. Salas (American politician and first Latino to serve as U.S. Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation) · Rafael Alencar (Brazilian adult film actor) · Rafael Correa (Former President of Ecuador)
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