Rafi

At a Glance: Name: Rafi – Meaning: elevated, exalted, noble – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: RAH-fee

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Rafi is a boy's name from Arabic meaning elevated, exalted, noble. It's short and easy to say — RAH-fee — which gives it a clean, modern feel while still carrying a clear sense of meaning. If you want a name with a strong, positive definition without a lot of frills, Rafi is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Rafi

Meaning: Elevated, exalted, noble.

Origin: Arabic.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Rafi

Phonetic: RAH-fee   IPA: /ˈrɑːfi/

Popularity of Rafi

Rafi sits at #3194 in the latest 2024 Social Security data, with 38 boys given the name that year — and that's also its highest rank on record going back to 1974, so it's never been more common than it is right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1974–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Rafi mean?

Elevated, exalted, noble. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rafi)

How do you pronounce Rafi?

Rafi is pronounced RAH-fee (IPA: /ˈrɑːfi/).

Is Rafi a popular name right now?

Rafi is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3194 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)

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