boy's name
Raphiel
RAF-ee-el (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 53
Raphiel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2013 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 1988, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Raphiel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Raphiel?
In 2013, Raphiel 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 Raphiel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raphiel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raphiel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raphiel
- English RAF-ee-el
Sibling Names for Raphiel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raphiel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raphiel
How popular is the name Raphiel?
In 2013, Raphiel 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 Raphiel a girl's or a boy's name?
Raphiel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raphiel?
Raphiel has 3 syllables.
When was Raphiel most popular?
Raphiel peaked in 1988, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.