Rebeca
How to say it: ruh-BEK-uh · /rəˈbɛkə/
Single-c variant of Rebecca; from Hebrew Rivkah, possibly meaning 'to tie/bind' or 'snare'.
Rebeca was the 602nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 166 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #695 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #602 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 166 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,084 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #695 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rebeca reached its high in the 1990s and remains well used after easing downward. More easing seems likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp and bright with a biblical background, Rebeca feels familiar. Gabriela pairs nicely alongside it.
Nicknames
- Beca
- Becca
- Reba
- Becky
Honouring a Rebeca in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rebeca is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Rebeca
- Rebeca Andrade (born 1999)Brazilian artistic gymnast
- Rebeca Linares (born 1983)Spanish pornographic actress
- Rebeca Grynspan (born 1955)Costa Rican politician
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