Beka

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEH-kah /ˈbɛ.kɑː/Medium

Meaning: A traditional Georgian boy's name, Beka, borne by medieval Georgian nobility; separately a short form of Rebecca. Used here for a boy in its Georgian sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A Georgian boy's name: Beka has medieval noble roots (said 'BEH-kah'). Warm and heritage-rich, used here for a boy.

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Origin MediumGeorgian

MeaningA traditional Georgian boy's name, Beka, borne by medieval Georgian nobility; separately a short form of Rebecca. Used here for a boy in its Georgian sense.

U.S. rank (2024)#11074 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beka is a Georgian boy's name of medieval noble roots; it also serves elsewhere as a short form of Rebecca. Used here for a boy, it reads warm and heritage-rich - rare in the U.S. (said 'BEH-kah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Georgian families. Rare, heritage-rich, and warm.

Did you know? Beka is a traditional Georgian boy's name, carried by medieval nobility, and separately a short form of Rebecca - used here in its Georgian sense (said 'BEH-kah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Beka — Georgian boy's name; also short Rebecca; used for boy here

Variations

BekahBeccaBekka

Nicknames

BekKaki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beka mean?

Beka is a traditional Georgian boy's name of medieval noble roots; it's also a short form of Rebecca.

How do you pronounce Beka?

It's said BEH-kah /ˈbɛ.kɑː/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beka a boy or girl name?

Beka is used here as a boy's name (its Georgian sense); note it also serves as a short form of Rebecca.

How popular is Beka?

Beka is a rare name in the U.S.