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Rebecka

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Pronounced ruh-BEK-ah /rəˈbɛk.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian spelling of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivkah, often read as 'to bind; to join; a snare' — the name of Rebecca, a matriarch in the book of Genesis. Classic and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic name, Nordic-spelled: Rebecka is a form of Rebecca (said 'ruh-BEK-ah'). Warm and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Scandinavian
MeaningA Scandinavian spelling of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivkah, often read as 'to bind; to join; a snare' — the name of Rebecca, a matriarch in the book of Genesis. Classic and warm.
U.S. rank (2023)#14785 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,313

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319472023

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

Rebecka respells Rebecca in the Nordic manner, from the Hebrew Rivkah, a matriarch of Genesis. It keeps the classic's warmth — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'ruh-BEK-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Rebecka is a Scandinavian spelling of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivkah — often read 'to bind; to join' — the name of a matriarch in Genesis (said 'ruh-BEK-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Rebecka — A Scandinavian Rebecca form (Hebrew; a matriarch in Genesis). audio false.

Variations

RebeccaRebekkaRebekah

Nicknames

BeccaBecky

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Rebecca— the standard spelling
Rebekah— a like biblical spelling
Becca— a short form of it
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rebecka mean?

Rebecka is a Scandinavian form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivkah; a matriarch in Genesis bore the name.

How do you pronounce Rebecka?

It's said ruh-BEK-ah /rəˈbɛk.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rebecka a boy or girl name?

Rebecka is a girl's name.

How popular is Rebecka?

Rebecka is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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