Rifka

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Pronounced RIF-kah /ˈrɪf.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Rebecca/Rivka — from the Hebrew, variously 'to bind; to tie; to join', hence a sense of 'a captivating bond'Low

In 30 seconds: To bind; to join: Rifka is a form of Rebecca. Classic, warm, and traditional (said 'RIF-kah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Yiddish form of Rebecca/Rivka — from the Hebrew, variously 'to bind; to tie; to join', hence a sense of 'a captivating bond'

U.S. rank (2024)#8300 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 728

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

Rifka is a Yiddish form of Rebecca/Rivka — from the Hebrew, variously 'to bind; to tie; to join', hence a sense of 'a captivating bond'. A classic, traditional name (said 'RIF-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, to-bind at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Rebecca/Rivka comes from the Hebrew, variously 'to bind; to tie; to join' — Rifka is a Yiddish form, classic and warm (said 'RIF-kah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Rivka — Yiddish form of Rebecca

Variations

RivkaRifkeRivkah

Nicknames

Riffy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rifka mean?

Rifka is a Yiddish form of Rebecca/Rivka — Hebrew, variously 'to bind; to tie; to join'.

How do you pronounce Rifka?

It's said RIF-kah /ˈrɪf.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rifka a boy or girl name?

Rifka is a girl's name.

How popular is Rifka?

Rifka is a very rare name in the U.S.