Raffaela Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Raffaela is an Italian name derived from the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'. It evolved from historical forms like Rafaela and Raffaele. The name is associated with grace and elegance, reflecting cultural sophistication and has been popular since the Renaissance. It does not have biblical relevance. Notable people with this name include Italian singer Raffaela Carrà and tennis player Raffaela Reggi.
The name Raffaela is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Raffaela has been stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Raffaela' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1752nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2667th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6652nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9990th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Raffaela' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Raffaela"
Pronunciation
/ræfˈeɪlə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Raffaela is the feminine form of Raffaele, derived from the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
Meaning
God has healed
Language Evolution
Rafaela, Raffaele, Raphael
Historical Usage
The name Raffaela gained popularity in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities, especially during the Renaissance period due to the influence of art and culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Rafaela, Rafa, Raffy
Modern Popularity & Image
Raffaela is viewed as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with artistic and cultural sophistication.
Famous People
Raffaela Carrà - Italian singer, dancer, and television personality., Raffaela Reggi - Italian former professional tennis player.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Raffaela"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Raffaela"
"Raffaela" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1752nd of 9107 | 395 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2667th of 9204 | 202 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6652nd of 12526 | 58 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9990th of 19264 | 46 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Raffaela" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Raffaela" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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41.99% 579th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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53.02% 825th/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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84.49% 2053rd/2430 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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77.63% 2704th/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Raffaela"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Raffaela" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.