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Rafal

Gender
Male
Meaning
God's Healer
Origin
Hebrew

Rafal Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 194 baby boys have been named Rafal. The name peaked in 1997 with 16 US births that year (rank #4193).

Top States for Rafal

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rafal births are: Illinois (30), New York (17).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Rafal

If you like Rafal's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

5-Letter Names Starting with R

Names with Rafal's exact length and starting letter: Rabab, Rabah, Radwa, Raena, Rafas.

Quick Facts About Rafal

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
695
Hebrew male names
170
5-letter R-names in our dictionary
575
R-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Rafael God Has Healed. Male Spanish

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