Rivka

Rivka: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin#629 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Rivka

  • A female given name from Hebrew.

Etymology

From Hebrew רִבְקָה (rivká) or Yiddish רבֿקה (rivke). Doublet of Rebecca.

How popular is Rivka?

#629girls, 2025
464U.S. babies in 2025
#629peak rank (2025)
10,022babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10,022 girls in the U.S. have been named Rivka. Its highest rank for girls was #629 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #629 for girls, with 464 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rivka FAQ

What does the name Rivka mean?

A female given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew רִבְקָה (rivká) or Yiddish רבֿקה (rivke). Doublet of Rebecca.

What is the origin of the name Rivka?

Rivka is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Rivka?

Since 1880, 10,022 girls in the U.S. have been named Rivka. Its highest rank for girls was #629 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #629 for girls, with 464 babies given the name.

Is Rivka a boy or girl name?

Rivka is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,022 girls and 0 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.