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Rebeka

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Pronounced reh-BEK-uh /rɛˈbɛk.ə/Medium

Meaning: Rebeka is a form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivka, traditionally read as 'to bind; to join; captivating.' A biblical matriarch's name in a streamlined spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic in fresh spelling: Rebeka is a form of Rebecca, 'to bind; to join' (said 'reh-BEK-uh'). Timeless and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningRebeka is a form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivka, traditionally read as 'to bind; to join; captivating.' A biblical matriarch's name in a streamlined spelling.
U.S. rank (2025)#8242 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,660

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319572025

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

Rebeka is a form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivka, traditionally read as 'to bind; to join; captivating.' Borne by a biblical matriarch, it reads as a timeless name in a trimmer spelling, rarer in the U.S. (said 'reh-BEK-uh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling; Rebecca is far more common. Rare here, classic at root.

Did you know? Rebeka is a streamlined form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivka ('to bind; to join; captivating') — a biblical matriarch's name that stays classic and warm (said 'reh-BEK-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rebeka — Form of Rebecca; Hebrew Rivka 'to bind'

Variations

RebeccaRebekahRebeca

Nicknames

BekaBekki

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If you like Rebeka…

Rebecca— the standard spelling of the same name
Rebekah— a like Rebecca variant
Rebeca— a like trimmed Rebecca spelling
Rivka— the Hebrew root form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rebeka mean?

Rebeka is a form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivka, read as 'to bind; to join; captivating.'

How do you pronounce Rebeka?

It's said reh-BEK-uh /rɛˈbɛk.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rebeka a boy or girl name?

Rebeka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Rebeka?

Rebeka is rare in this spelling; Rebecca is far more common.

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