Boy Name · Armenian Origin
Raffi
Raffi is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Armenian origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Raffi is a boy baby name of Armenian origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Raffi often also consider Rafe.
Raffi meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Raffi has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Armenian naming roots help connect Raffi to related Armenian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Raffi as R·A·F·F·I, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Raffi is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Raffi variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Raffia, Raffie, Raffiy, Raff.
- Nicknames: Raf and R.
- Middle names: Pair Raffi with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Raffi middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Rafe, Ravi, Robie, Roby, Rube — full picks on the sibling names for Raffi guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Raffi? Browse our names like Raffi guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Raffi
What does the name Raffi mean?
Raffi has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Raffi?
Raffi originates in Armenian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Raffi?
Raffi has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Raffi a boy's or girl's name?
Raffi is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Raffi in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Raffi sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Raffi?
Names that share Raffi's sound and style include Rafe, Ravi, Robie, Roby, Rube.
What middle names pair well with Raffi?
Good middle-name fits for Raffi pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Raffi is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Raffi is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Raffi?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Raffi share its rhythm without rhyming — Rafe, Ravi, Robie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.