Raphael Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Raphael is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Raphael?
Raphael is spelled R-A-P-H-A-E-L. The name has 7 letters.
Raphael at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Raphael means “God has healed” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Raphael is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is known from religious texts as the name of an archangel.
- Pronunciation
- RAHF-ee-el · 3 syllables
Raphael Popularity in 2025
Rank#394
Recorded Births807
- Boys usage rose 26 places to #394 and recorded 56 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.
What Does the Name Raphael Mean?
Raphael means “God has healed” in Hebrew.
Origin: Raphael is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and is known from religious texts as the name of an archangel.
How Do You Pronounce Raphael?
PronunciationRAHF-ee-el
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Raphael?
- History
- The name Raphael appears in various religious texts, particularly within Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, often referring to an archangel.
Raphael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 807 | #394 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 751 | #420 |
| 2023 | Boys | 686 | #451 |
| 2022 | Boys | 641 | #483 |
| 2021 | Boys | 548 | #537 |
| 2020 | Boys | 559 | #512 |
| 2019 | Boys | 545 | #523 |
| 2018 | Boys | 536 | #529 |
| 2017 | Boys | 561 | #516 |
| 2016 | Boys | 551 | #533 |
| 2015 | Boys | 533 | #535 |
| 2014 | Boys | 461 | #596 |
| 2013 | Boys | 423 | #598 |
| 2012 | Boys | 387 | #628 |
| 2011 | Boys | 356 | #665 |
| 2010 | Boys | 369 | #653 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 400 | #623 |
| 2008 | Boys | 397 | #622 |
| 2007 | Boys | 333 | #700 |
| 2006 | Boys | 331 | #681 |
| 2005 | Boys | 316 | #668 |
| 2004 | Boys | 304 | #670 |
When Was Raphael 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
807 recorded births
National rank #394
2024 · Boys
751 recorded births
National rank #420
2023 · Boys
686 recorded births
National rank #451
2022 · Boys
641 recorded births
National rank #483
Where Raphael 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #120 | 7 |
| RI | #200 | 5 |
| NY | #217 | 90 |
| MA | #274 | 21 |
| NJ | #284 | 31 |
| MD | #285 | 19 |
| WA | #309 | 24 |
| CA | #314 | 116 |