Raffi

Raffi - A very unique male name

Raffi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #1395. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Raffi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Raffi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Raffi. The baby boy name Raffi was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3481 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Raffi peaked in popularity 53 years ago in 1973 on position 1395.

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Raffi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Raffi is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,161 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,161.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Raffi is where you live.

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Raffi origin and meaning

Armenian / Hebrew, via Raphael

A form and short form of Raphael, from Hebrew 'God has healed'

Raffi is an Armenian name and a familiar short form of Raphael, the archangel's name from Hebrew rapha, 'heal'. In the US it is inseparable from the children's musician Raffi, which is when its small 1980s peak lands. It has been in the data since 1973.

Attested etymology

Raffi is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Raffi, pop culture references for the name Raffi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Raffi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Raffi, sorted by popularity.

Robbie / Robby / Rob / Ravi / Robb / Ruby / Reef / Rafe / Roby / Ripp /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Raffi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Raffi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Raffi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RAF-ee · /ˈræfi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rafael — Full Spanish/Portuguese form of the same name
• Raphael — Full anglicised form

Nicknames: Rafe

Famous bearers

• Raffi — Children's musician (born Raffi Cavoukian), known worldwide by his first name for songs such as 'Baby Beluga' (b. 1948) Contemporary

Style

InternationalNickname name

Why parents choose it

Raffi is warm, musical and short — a nickname-style name with a real name behind it.

Worth knowing

• Many people will assume it is short for Rafael or Raphael.