Bekah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEH-kah / ˈbɛkəHebrew
Meaning
to bind; to tie
Historical & Cultural Background
Bekah is a diminutive form of the name Rebecca, which has roots in Hebrew culture. The name Rebecca appears in the Bible as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. Bekah is often used in modern contexts as a more casual or affectionate version of Rebecca. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Bekah has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, often seen as a modern and informal variant of Rebecca.
Similar Names
Variants
- Becky
- Rebekah
International Variants
- Rebeca (Spanish)
- Rivka (Hebrew)
- Rebecca (English)
Famous people named Bekah
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Fictional characters named Bekah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bekah was first seen in the United States in 1976. Bekah has ranked as high as #1329 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bekah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bekah
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |