Boy nameCurrently #6,709 in the USRising
Rafay
2 syllablesPeak year: 20095 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rafay's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rafay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rafay |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Rafay through the decades
- Rafay peaked in 2009, when 22 babies were named Rafay in the US.
- The 2020s were Rafay's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rafay has fallen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rafay currently ranks #6,709 in the US and is on the rise.