Rafael Lilley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rafael Lilley — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rafael Lilley is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Rafael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L. The surname Lilley: Surname Charles Lilley (1827–1897), chief justice in Queensland Chris Lilley (comedian) (born 1974), Australian comedian Chris Lilley (computer scientist) (born 1959), British computer scientist David Lilley (born 1977), Scottish footballer Dick Lilley (1866–1929), English cricketer George L. Lilley (1859–1909), U.S. Congressman and Governor James R. Lilley (1928–2009), U.S. Rafael is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rafael reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rafael

Hebrew

Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L.

Surname: Lilley

Scottish

Surname Charles Lilley (1827–1897), chief justice in Queensland Chris Lilley (comedian) (born 1974), Australian comedian Chris Lilley (computer scientist) (born 1959), British computer scientist David Lilley (born 1977), Scottish footballer Dick Lilley (1866–1929), English cricketer George L. Lilley (1859–1909), U.S. Congressman and Governor James R. Lilley (1928–2009), U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rafael is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rafael by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rafael Lilley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rafael Lilley:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rafael?
The first name Rafael originates from Hebrew. Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L.
When was Rafael most popular?
The name Rafael reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lilley?
The surname Lilley originates from Scottish. Surname Charles Lilley (1827–1897), chief justice in Queensland Chris Lilley (comedian) (born 1974), Australian comedian Chris Lilley (computer scientist) (born 1959), British computer scientist David Lilley (born 1977), Scottish footballer Dick Lilley (1866–1929), English cricketer George L. Lilley (1859–1909), U.S. Congressman and Governor James R. Lilley (1928–2009), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Rafael Lilley?
The name Rafael Lilley combines two different traditions: the first name Rafael has Hebrew roots, while the surname Lilley originates from Scottish.
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