Rebecka Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rebecka, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RebeccaRivkaBeckyRebaBekaBecca

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rebecka. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RebeccaRheaReneeRochelleRitaRinaRoxanneRomy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rebecka was first seen in the United States in 1947.

Rebecka has ranked as high as #2288 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Florida, 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2023 6 6
2022 10 10
2021 12 12
2018 6 6
2017 14 14
2016 15 15
2015 14 14
2014 20 20
2013 22 22
2012 19 19
2011 35 35
2010 27 27
2009 38 38
2008 40 40
2007 36 36
2006 45 45
2005 44 44
2004 47 47
2003 53 53
2002 56 56
2001 82 82
2000 74 74
1999 69 69
1998 95 95
1997 92 92
1996 91 91
1995 111 111
1994 106 106
1993 121 121
1992 108 108
1991 110 110
1990 107 107
1989 83 83
1988 86 86
1987 63 63
1986 70 70
1985 67 67
1984 64 64
1983 69 69
1982 87 87
1981 66 66
1980 55 55
1979 77 77
1978 52 52
1977 51 51
1976 60 60
1975 68 68
1974 65 65
1973 56 56
1972 55 55
1971 37 37
1970 26 26
1969 34 34
1968 33 33
1967 19 19
1966 14 14
1965 20 20
1964 28 28
1963 11 11
1962 17 17
1961 13 13
1960 17 17
1959 18 18
1958 12 12
1957 12 12
1956 11 11
1955 14 14
1954 18 18
1953 14 14
1952 10 10
1951 6 6
1950 5 5
1947 5 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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