The baby name Raffi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAF-ee (/ˈræfi/).
Raffi is Armenian in Origin.
The baby name Raffi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAF-ee (/ˈræfi/).
Raffi is Armenian in Origin.
Raffi is a cross-cultural masculine given name with two chief lineages. In Armenian (Ռաֆֆի), it has been borne since the 19th century, cemented by the celebrated novelist “Raffi” (Hakob Melik Hakobian), and is commonly connected to the Persian/Arabic rafi‘, meaning “lofty, noble, exalted.” It remains popular across the Armenian diaspora.
In Hebrew- and European-language use, Raffi functions as a short form of Raphael/Rafael/Raffaele, from Hebrew Refa’el, “God has healed.” This route also underlies the modern nicknames Rafi and Raffy; related forms include Rafe (English), Rafa (Spanish/Portuguese), and Rafał (Polish), with feminine counterparts Raphaela/Rafaela/Raffaella. Contemporary visibility comes from Armenian-Canadian singer Raffi and Armenian public figures such as Raffi Hovannisian. The name balances warmth and brevity with elevated meaning, making it versatile for both stand-alone use and as an affectionate diminutive.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #125 | 7 | 3,473 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #132 | 8 | 6,332 |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| AE | 0 | #183 | 5 | 10,220 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #254 | 3 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #267 | 7 | 6,912 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #280 | 3 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #299 | 8 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #382 | 8 | 7,057 |
| France | Boys | 2018 | #385 | 5 | 2,908 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #409 | 5 | 5,922 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #420 | 23 | 2,180 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #461 | 6 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| LB | 0 | #495 | 165 | 13,263 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #517 | 32 | 10,655 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #519 | 8 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #558 | 50 | 10,983 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| SY | 0 | #574 | 158 | 11,684 | |
| BH | 0 | #579 | 9 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #599 | 7 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #658 | 10 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #669 | 29 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #692 | 16 | 18,093 |
| IT | 0 | #693 | 22 | 4,183 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #736 | 34 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #861 | 5 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #870 | 12 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #877 | 10 | 15,035 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #878 | 235 | 25,439 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #880 | 13 | 7,044 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #900 | 53 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #918 | 34 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #983 | 12 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #992 | 10 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,042 | 51 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,176 | 36 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,294 | 153 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,336 | 136 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,523 | 92 | 28,008 |
Raffi is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:
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