Holding steady.
Popularity of Bekka since 1990
Babies named Bekka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bekka is a modern diminutive of Rebecca, first recorded in the United States in 1990. The name reached its peak popularity in 1997, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its stable trajectory suggests it has remained consistently uncommon. While its Hebrew roots link to the biblical Rebecca, the spelling 'Bekka' reflects a contemporary, streamlined form often chosen by parents seeking an informal variation.
Bekka is a modern English diminutive of Rebecca, which derives from the Hebrew name Rivkah, possibly meaning 'to bind' or 'captivating'. The name Rebecca appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. Bekka emerged as a familiar short form in the late 20th century, alongside other variants like Becca and Becky.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Bekka
Names that share Bekka's style, for a brother or sister.
