Rivka
How to say it: RIV-kuh · /ˈrɪvkə/
Hebrew form of Rebecca; from Hebrew meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. The biblical matriarch's original Hebrew name.
Rivka was the 607th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 464 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #522 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 | #607 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 464 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,145 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #522 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Rivka found its best showing in the 2020s. More rise is expected from its current peak.
What goes with it
Crisp yet breathy with a biblical resonance, it is said RIV kuh. Chaya feels kindred.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rivka is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Rivka
- Rivka Carmi (born 1948)Israeli pediatrician and geneticist
- Rivka Michaeli (born 1938)Israeli actress, host, entertainer
- Rivka Golani (born 1946)Israeli viola player
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