Rafaella
Every Rafaella since 1986 — 789 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rafaella
Rafaella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,437 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 789 American babies have been named Rafaella. Its peak came in 2022, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rafaella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rafaella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,437 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,018 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,631 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3,307 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,391 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,141 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,245 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,129 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,291 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,837 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,090 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,873 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,964 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,577 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,547 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,834 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,258 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,333 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,915 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,418 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,956 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,760 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,900 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,628 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,638 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,538 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,401 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rafaella in 2025?
Rafaella ranked #4,437 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rafaella?
789 babies have been named Rafaella in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rafaella most popular?
Rafaella peaked in 2022, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Rafaella a boy or girl name?
Rafaella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rafaella rising or falling?
Rafaella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.