girl's name
Rafelita
rah-feh-LEE-tah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 44
Rafelita is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1947 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1930, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Rafelita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Rafelita?
In 1947, Rafelita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rafelita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rafelita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rafelita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rafelita
- Spanish rah-feh-LEE-tah
Sibling Names for Rafelita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rafelita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rafelita
How popular is the name Rafelita?
In 1947, Rafelita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rafelita a girl's or a boy's name?
Rafelita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rafelita?
Rafelita has 4 syllables.
When was Rafelita most popular?
Rafelita peaked in 1930, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.