UK girl's name
Raphaelle
A French feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning "God has healed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Raphaelle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raphaelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 7 births.
This profile covers 73 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 73 living people in the UK are called Raphaelle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Raphaelle ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 7 girls were registered as Raphaelle.
- • About 73 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raphaelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2016
7 births
Estimated living
73
2026
Meaning
What does Raphaelle mean?
The name Raphaelle is derived from the Hebrew name Raphael, which means "God has healed" or "God's healing power." The name has its origins in the biblical book of Tobit, where Raphael is introduced as one of the seven archangels who stand before God's throne.
The name Raphaelle gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and other parts of Europe. It was often associated with the Catholic Church and the veneration of the archangel Raphael. The feminine form, Raphaelle, emerged as a variant of the masculine name.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Raphaelle can be found in the writings of the 12th-century French poet and composer, Gace Brulé. He composed a poem dedicated to a woman named Raphaelle, whom he praised for her beauty and virtue.
In the 16th century, the Italian Renaissance painter Raphael Sanzio, known simply as Raphael, was a prominent figure who bore a name related to Raphaelle. Although his birth name was Raffaello, he is remembered as one of the greatest artists of the High Renaissance period.
Another notable figure with the name Raphaelle was Raphaelle Peale, an American artist born in 1774. She was the first professional female painter in the United States and is renowned for her still-life paintings and portraits.
In the 19th century, Raphaelle Banti, an Italian opera singer born in 1795, gained fame for her performances in the leading roles of various operas by composers such as Rossini and Bellini.
Raphaelle de Valentin, born in 1856, was a French writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. She founded a school for girls in Paris and wrote several novels and plays that explored the challenges faced by women in society.
Another notable figure with the name Raphaelle was Raphaelle Peale, an American artist born in 1774. She was the first professional female painter in the United States and is renowned for her still-life paintings and portraits.
Throughout history, the name Raphaelle has carried a sense of grace, healing, and artistic expression, reflecting its biblical and cultural roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Raphaelle over time
The chart below shows babies named Raphaelle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Raphaelle, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raphaelle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raphaelle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4611 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4466 | 33 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4392 | 21 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3874 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Raphaelle
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Raphaelle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Raphaelle in the UK right now?
In 2024, Raphaelle was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Raphaelle most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 7 babies registered as Raphaelle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Raphaelle?
A French feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning "God has healed".
How many people are called Raphaelle in the UK?
A total of 73 babies have been registered as Raphaelle across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.