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Rivkah

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Pronounced RIV-kah /ˈrɪv.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew form of Rebecca — Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating, ensnaring'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Hebrew Rebecca: Rivkah means 'to bind, captivating' — the biblical matriarch. Traditional, devout, and warm.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningThe Hebrew form of Rebecca — Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating, ensnaring'

U.S. rank (2024)#4532 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,188

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

Rivkah is the Hebrew form of Rebecca — Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating, ensnaring' (the matriarch, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob). A traditional, devout name in Jewish families.

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

Did you know? Rivkah is the Hebrew form of Rebecca — 'to bind, to tie' (or 'captivating') — the biblical matriarch, wife of Isaac; traditional in Jewish families.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Rebecca — Hebrew form

Variations

RebeccaRivkaRebekah

Nicknames

Rivky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rivkah mean?

Rivkah is the Hebrew Rebecca — 'to bind, to tie; captivating'.

How do you pronounce Rivkah?

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

Is Rivkah a boy or girl name?

Rivkah is a girl's name.

How popular is Rivkah?

Rivkah is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.