Raffy

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Raffy reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.

The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.

Raffy is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Raffy is a boy's baby name of Italian and Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Rafael meaning 'God has healed,' from the Hebrew Raphael. Light, affectionate, and unmistakably Mediterranean, it has been used across Italy and Spain as a warm nickname for this archangel's name.

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Raffy appeared in SSA records in 2004, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

With only 5 recorded births, Raffy has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2004

2004

Peak

5 births

2004

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Raffy has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.

First appeared: 2004Peak: 2004 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Raffy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	5	#12776	—

The Story of Raffy

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2004, Raffy is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Raffy are most likely born between 2004 and 2004.

How rare is Raffy?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Raffy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Raffy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2004	5	#12776	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raffy a boy's or girl's name?

Raffy is primarily a boy's name.

When was Raffy most popular?

Raffy reached its peak popularity in 2004 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Raffy?

Raffy is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2004. Its peak was in 2004.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2004