Raphaela Name Popularity and Statistics
Raphaela is predominantly used for girls. 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 Raphaela?
Raphaela is spelled R-A-P-H-A-E-L-A. The name has 8 letters.
Raphaela Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,917
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage fell 2,474 places to #10,917 and recorded 4 fewer 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.
Raphaela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 8 | #10,917 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2021 | Girls | 15 | #7,250 |
| 2020 | Girls | 14 | #7,559 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2016 | Girls | 19 | #6,401 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2013 | Girls | 13 | #8,580 |
| 2012 | Girls | 10 | #10,429 |
| 2011 | Girls | 11 | #9,723 |
| 2010 | Girls | 9 | #11,246 |
| 2009 | Girls | 13 | #8,888 |
| 2008 | Girls | 10 | #10,807 |
| 2007 | Girls | 11 | #10,129 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
| 2004 | Girls | 10 | #9,892 |
| 2003 | Girls | 8 | #11,325 |
| 2002 | Girls | 8 | #11,108 |
When Was Raphaela 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.
2016 · Girls
19 recorded births
National rank #6,401
2021 · Girls
15 recorded births
National rank #7,250
2020 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #7,559
2017 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #7,840
Where Raphaela Ranked Highest in 1923
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #676 | 5 |