Rebekah
Rebekah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rebekah
- A female given name from Hebrew, a less-common variant of Rebecca.
Etymology
From Hebrew רִבְקָה (Riḇqāh, “enchantingly beautiful, captivating, snare”).
How popular is Rebekah?
Since 1880, 75,796 girls and 119 boys in the U.S. have been named Rebekah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #143 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #3559 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #884 for girls, with 302 babies given the name.
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Rebekah FAQ
What does the name Rebekah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, a less-common variant of Rebecca. From Hebrew רִבְקָה (Riḇqāh, “enchantingly beautiful, captivating, snare”).
What is the origin of the name Rebekah?
Rebekah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Rebekah?
Since 1880, 75,796 girls and 119 boys in the U.S. have been named Rebekah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #143 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #3559 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #884 for girls, with 302 babies given the name.
Is Rebekah a boy or girl name?
Rebekah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 75,796 girls and 119 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.