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Rafaella

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Pronounced rah-fah-EL-lah /rɑ.fɑˈɛl.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Feminine of Raphael — Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed' — the healing archangelHigh

In 30 seconds: Healing, in flowing Italian: Rafaella is the feminine of Raphael — 'God has healed' — archangel-bright and beautifully ornate. Grace with wings.

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Origin HighHebrew, Italian

MeaningFeminine of Raphael — Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed' — the healing archangel

U.S. rank (2025)#4437 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 789

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rafaella is a feminine form of Raphael — Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed', the healing archangel. The double-l Italian styling gives it a lush, melodic finish.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latin families. Rare, God-has-healed at the root, and ornate.

Did you know? Raphael is the archangel of healing — and the Renaissance master's name; Rafaella carries that double legacy of restoration and artistry.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Raphael — root etymology

Variations

RaffaellaRafaelaRaphaela

Nicknames

RafaElla

Famous Bearers

★Rafaella Carra (1943-2021)
Italian singer, television host, and pop icon widely celebrated across Europe

If you like Rafaella…

Rafaela— the single-l Spanish form

Gabriella— a fellow archangel feminine

Daniella— another -ella angel-rooted name

Ariela— another Hebrew name

Annabella— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rafaella mean?

Rafaella is the feminine of Raphael, Hebrew for 'God has healed'.

How do you pronounce Rafaella?

It's said rah-fah-EL-lah /rɑ.fɑˈɛl.lɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Rafaella a boy or girl name?

Rafaella is a girl's name.

How popular is Rafaella?

Rafaella is a rare name in the U.S.