Rebecka Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-BEK-ah //rɪˈbɛkə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'to bind'; English: variant of Rebecca
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rebecka is a variant of the Hebrew name Rivkah, which is derived from the root word "r-b-q" meaning "to tie, to bind." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Rebekah is a significant figure as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. The name was transliterated into Greek as "Rebekka" and later into Latin as "Rebecca," which facilitated its entry into various European languages, including Old French and Middle English.
The evolution of the name through these languages reflects both the linguistic shifts and the cultural exchanges that occurred over centuries. Rebekah's prominence in biblical narratives, particularly in the Book of Genesis, has contributed to the name's historical significance.
She is portrayed as a woman of strength and resourcefulness, playing a crucial role in the lineage of the Israelites. The name gained further traction through its inclusion in major biblical translations, such as the Septuagint in the 3rd century BCE and the Vulgate in the late 4th century CE, which helped to disseminate the name throughout Christian Europe.
Culturally, Rebecka has been associated with themes of loyalty and familial bonds, reflecting the character of its biblical namesake. The name has appeared in various literary works and has been embraced in different cultures, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The diminutive form "Becky" emerged in the 19th century, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in various contexts. Overall, Rebecka's enduring presence in both religious and literary traditions underscores its significance across different eras.
Famous people named Rebecka
In this section, you will find notable people named Rebecka. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rebecka who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Rebecka Törnqvist is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums Rebecka Törnqvist, A Night in Sweden, and Sojourn.
Rebecka H. is a musician best known for her work in the indie pop genre and her collaborations with various artists.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rebecka was first seen in the United States in 1947.
Rebecka has ranked as high as #1126 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Rebecka has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rebecka is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rebecka was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rebecka (2011)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rebecka.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2002 | 56 |
| 2001 | 82 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 1998 | 95 |
| 1997 | 92 |
| 1996 | 91 |
| 1995 | 111 |
| 1994 | 106 |
| 1993 | 121 |
| 1992 | 108 |
| 1991 | 110 |
| 1990 | 107 |
| 1989 | 83 |
| 1988 | 86 |
| 1987 | 63 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1984 | 64 |
| 1983 | 69 |
| 1982 | 87 |
| 1981 | 66 |
| 1980 | 55 |
| 1979 | 77 |
| 1978 | 52 |
| 1977 | 51 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1974 | 65 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1972 | 55 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |