The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 6 births ranking #13721. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Raphael is a distinguished Hebrew classic meaning God has healed. It feels artistic, spiritual, and substantial all at once.
The name is important in Jewish, Christian, and wider cultural tradition through the archangel Raphael. Its long history and beauty of sound have kept it enduringly attractive.