Rafa
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God has healed
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #5557 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rafael. Shares the meaning 'God has healed.'
Similar names: rafay, raafi, raf, raffi, rafael, rafaela, rafaella, raffael
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Rafa? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Rafa, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rafa
What does the name Rafa mean?
Rafa means “God has healed” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Rafa?
Rafa has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God has healed”.
How popular is Rafa?
Rafa ranked #5399 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Rafa most popular?
Rafa peaked in 2023 with 20 babies registered that year.
Is Rafa a boy or girl name?
Rafa is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 67% of Rafas are boys and 33% are girls.
Is the name Rafa rising or falling in popularity?
Rafa has risen 3540 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8939 in 2020 to #5399 in 2025.
How long has Rafa been recorded?
Rafa appears in birth records across 17 years — from 1998 through 2025.