Raife

Raife is a boy's name of English origin meaning “counsel of the wolf.” In 2024 it was given to 39 boys in the United States.

Raife at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“counsel of the wolf”

About the name Raife

Raife belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “counsel of the wolf” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Raife first appears in Social Security records in 2002. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3137 in 2024, and in 2024 39 babies received the name — 209 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Raife in US records

First recorded (US)
2002
Best US rank
#3137 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Raife in 2024
39
Total since 1880
209

Raife in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#452 in 2025
Babies named Raife in 2025
85
Total since 1996
878

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raife mean?

Raife means “counsel of the wolf” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Raife a boy or girl name?

Raife is a boy name. In 2024, 39 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raife?

Raife comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Raife?

Raife first appears in US records in 2002. Its best-ever ranking was #3137 in 2024, and 39 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.