Rafi Name Popularity and Statistics
Rafi is predominantly used for 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 Rafi?
Rafi is spelled R-A-F-I. The name has 4 letters.
Rafi Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,884
Recorded Births43
- Boys usage rose 277 places to #2,884 and recorded 5 more 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.
Rafi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 43 | #2,884 |
| 2024 | Boys | 38 | #3,161 |
| 2023 | Boys | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2022 | Boys | 29 | #3,774 |
| 2021 | Boys | 23 | #4,362 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 26 | #3,918 |
| 2019 | Boys | 23 | #4,337 |
| 2018 | Boys | 24 | #4,226 |
| 2017 | Boys | 22 | #4,466 |
| 2016 | Boys | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2015 | Boys | 18 | #5,058 |
| 2014 | Boys | 23 | #4,263 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2012 | Boys | 19 | #4,862 |
| 2011 | Boys | 13 | #6,256 |
| 2010 | Boys | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2009 | Boys | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2008 | Boys | 19 | #4,901 |
| 2007 | Boys | 21 | #4,493 |
| 2006 | Boys | 18 | #4,865 |
| 2005 | Boys | 13 | #5,875 |
| 2004 | Boys | 15 | #5,246 |
| 2003 | Boys | 17 | #4,616 |
When Was Rafi 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.
2025 · Boys
43 recorded births
National rank #2,884
2024 · Boys
38 recorded births
National rank #3,161
2022 · Boys
29 recorded births
National rank #3,774
2020 · Boys
26 recorded births
National rank #3,918
Where Rafi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,119 | 10 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |