Girl · #3,912 in 2026

Rivkah

Rebecca or Rebekah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name comes from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק (r-b-q), meaning "to tie firmly"; Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBS Study Bible Name List suggest the name means captivating beauty, or "to tie", "to bind". W. F.

Current Rank
#3,912
Peak Rank
#3,473 (2023)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+30%
1955
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#3473
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
60
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rivkah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rebecca or Rebekah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name comes from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק (r-b-q), meaning "to tie firmly"; Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBS Study Bible Name List suggest the name means captivating beauty, or "to tie", "to bind". W. F.

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The Story of Rivkah

Rivkah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1955, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 45 Rivkahs were born — ranking #3,473 that year. As of 2026, Rivkah ranks #3,912 for baby girls with 38 births, rising sharply (+30% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Rivkahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rivkah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rivkah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rivkah

What does the name Rivkah mean?
Rebecca or Rebekah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name comes from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק (r-b-q), meaning "to tie firmly"; Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBS Study Bible Name List suggest the name means captivating beauty, or "to tie", "to bind". W. F.
How popular is Rivkah in 2026?
In 2026, Rivkah ranks #3,912 among girls' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.
When was Rivkah most popular?
Rivkah reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,473 that year with 45 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rivkah most popular?
Rivkah has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rivkah.
Is Rivkah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rivkah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rivkah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rivkah include Ayelet, Kayra, Zaiya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rivkah

Rivkah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Rivkah's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,473. Use the chart and map above to compare Rivkah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.