Rebeckah

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: To Tie; To Bind

Background: The name Rebeckah originates from the Hebrew name 'Rivkah,' which is derived from the root meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind.' The name was adopted into Greek as 'Rebecca,' maintaining a similar meaning and usage in biblical contexts.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#5,149
Total births
652
Most popular decade
1990s (579 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-9,278 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1956

Gender usage

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Stats by gender

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Female

First year
1956
First year births
5
First year rank
#5,953
Peak year
1996
Peak year births
26
Peak rank
#4,057
Most recent year
2015
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#16,416

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