Declining since 2010, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Rifky since 1986
Babies named Rifky per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Rifky is a rare and modern name in the United States, first appearing in records in 1986. Its use peaked in 2010, but the name has been on a steady decline since then. In 2025, Rifky ranked 8,860th in popularity, with about 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting scattered use across the country. While the etymology is uncertain, Rifky may be a creative variant of the Yiddish name Rifka, which is itself a form of Rebecca. This connection gives the name a potential link to Jewish heritage, though its modern spelling suggests an invented or respelled origin. Parents drawn to the name likely appreciate its soft sound and uniqueness.
Rifky first appears in U.S. records in 1986. It may be a creative respelling of Rifka, a Yiddish diminutive of Rebecca, or an independent coinage. The name has seen modest use in the United States, primarily for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Riff, Fifi
Sibling names for Rifky
Names that share Rifky's style, for a brother or sister.
