Rebekah
How to say it: ruh-BEK-uh · /rəˈbɛkə/
From Hebrew 'Rivqah', possibly meaning 'to bind' or 'captivating'. Biblical matriarch; alternate spelling of Rebecca.
Rebekah was the 602nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 302 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 | 302 |
| 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, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Use has fallen a long way from its 1990s peak for Rebekah. More easing lower is anticipated.
What goes with it
Sharp consonants give Rebekah a clear biblical presence. Hannah reflects a similar style.
Nicknames
- Becca
- Becky
- Bek
- Reba
Honouring a Rebekah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rebekah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Rebekah
- Rebekah Brooks (born 1968)English journalist
- Rebekah Stott (born 1993)New Zealand football player
- Rebekah A. Mercer (born 1973)American political donor
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