Declining since 1992, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Rebeka since 1957
Babies named Rebeka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 210 |
| 1980s | 458 |
| 1990s | 850 |
| 2000s | 688 |
| 2010s | 313 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
The name Rebeka is a less common spelling variant of the classic biblical name Rebecca, originating from the Hebrew Rivqah. Although it has been in use in the United States since at least 1957, Rebeka has never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year came in 1993, but since 1992 the name has seen a gradual decline in usage. As of 2025, Rebeka ranks 7,885, with about 1 in every 123,636 babies given this name. The variant form reflects a preference for phonetic spelling, often chosen by parents seeking a distinctive twist on a traditional name. While Rebeka has not charted among the top names in any state, it remains a recognized alternative to Rebecca and Rebekah, carrying the same rich biblical heritage.
Rebeka is a variant of Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew name Rivqah, from the root r-b-q, meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind.' In the Old Testament, Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name became well-known in the Christian world through the Bible and has maintained a steady presence across many cultures, with numerous spelling variants.
“Rebeka” around the world
Where Rebeka lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Becca, Becky, Beka
Sibling names for Rebeka
Names that share Rebeka's style, for a brother or sister.
