Holding steady.
Popularity of Becka since 1968
Babies named Becka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 167 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Becka is a diminutive of Rebecca, a biblical name that has been consistently popular for centuries. However, Becka itself never entered the U.S. top rankings; the first recorded year was 1968, and its peak usage occurred in 1992, albeit at very low levels. The trajectory since then has been stable but rare, never reaching the top 1000. The name likely appealed to parents seeking a more casual variant of the classic Rebecca. Because it never appeared in top state rankings, its use has been scattered, likely as a nickname or standalone choice for those wanting a fresh but familiar sound. Becka remains outside mainstream popularity, making it a distinctive alternative to the more common Becca.
Becka is a diminutive of Rebecca, which comes from the Hebrew name Rivqah, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie', possibly from a root meaning 'ensnare'. The name Rebecca appears in the Bible as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. Becka emerged as a short form or nickname, especially in English-speaking countries, from the 20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beck
Sibling names for Becka
Names that share Becka's style, for a brother or sister.
