Rafaela is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2897 in 2011 with 60 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 60 births ranking #2897. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 215.8%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 29,313 girls born was named Rafaela. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.