Rafa Name Popularity and Statistics
Rafa is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Rafa?
Rafa is spelled R-A-F-A. The name has 4 letters.
Rafa Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,399
Recorded Births17
- Boys usage rose 44 places to #5,399 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Rafa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1998 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 17 | #5,399 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 20 | #4,886 |
| 2022 | Boys | 19 | #5,019 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8 | #8,739 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 10 | #7,643 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8 | #8,819 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2003 | Girls | 8 | #11,325 |
| 1998 | Girls | 6 | #12,426 |
When Was Rafa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
20 recorded births
National rank #4,886
2022 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #5,019
2025 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,399
2024 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,443
Where Rafa Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |