Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Rebekka since 1966
Babies named Rebekka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 260 |
| 1980s | 546 |
| 1990s | 733 |
| 2000s | 338 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Rebekka, a variant of the classic Rebecca, entered U.S. birth records in 1966. It reached its peak rank in 1997, but has since been on a declining trajectory from 1996 onward. Despite its biblical roots, the double-k spelling remains uncommon, with a 1 in N occurrence too small to calculate. Rebekka blends traditional heritage with a distinct orthographic twist.
Rebekka is a variant spelling of Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah, from the root 'r-b-q', meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie', often interpreted as 'captivating' or 'ensnaring'. In the Bible, Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The double-k spelling Rebekka is common in Scandinavian countries and has been used in English-speaking regions since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reb, Becca, Becky, Reba
Sibling names for Rebekka
Names that share Rebekka's style, for a brother or sister.
