Rebekkah

Meaning & origin

Rebekkah is a modern respelling of the classic biblical name Rebecca, first recorded in the United States in 1956. While it has never appeared in the national top 1,000, its usage peaked in 1993, reflecting the broader trend of creative spellings that flourished during the late 20th century. The most popular decade for the name was the 1990s, though its trajectory has been steadily falling since 1992. As of the latest year, 2025, Rebekkah remains in use but is very uncommon, with no specific top states showing a concentration. This spelling variation offers parents a way to honor the traditional name while giving their child a distinctive written form. Like its source name, Rebekkah carries the biblical and historical resonance of Rebecca, making it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with deep roots.

Rebekkah is a modern English variant spelling of Rebecca, a name that appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The biblical name Rebekah (Hebrew: Rivkah) is of uncertain meaning, with proposed derivations including 'to bind' or 'captivating'. The spelling with '-kkah' emerged as a 20th-century American innovation, likely influenced by the desire for a distinctive spelling while preserving the traditional pronunciation.