Rebeka Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Rebeka means 'to bind, to tie' and is associated with beauty, kindness, and wisdom.
Meaning of the Name Rebeka
Rebeka is a variation of the name Rebecca, which is derived from the Hebrew name Rivqah meaning 'to bind, to tie'. In the Bible, Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. The name is often associated with beauty, kindness, and wisdom. It has a rich biblical history and is a timeless name across different cultures.
Popularity of the Name Rebeka
The popularity for the name Rebeka peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 93 births, which ranked number 2,757 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Rebeka had the most female births in 1991 with 93, which ranked number 1,619 out of 15,466 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Rebeka has declined sharply over the last ten years from 40 births to 12 births, a decline of -70.00%. Among females, Rebeka has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 40 births to 12 births, a decline of -70.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rebeka
- 20 Year Trend of Rebeka: -84.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Rebeka: -70.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rebeka: -70.00%
Popularity of Rebeka by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rebeka. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rebeka in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rebeka is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rebeka
- Total Births of Rebeka: 11 (-11.34%)
- Female Births of Rebeka: 11 (-11.34%)
Given the downward trend of Rebeka over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.34% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rebeka have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.34%.