Rebekah

Rank 959th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Rebekah was 959th most popular baby name for girls and 1,796th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 277 babies were named Rebekah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 12,195 babies in the United States were named Rebekah. Today, the average age of someone named Rebekah is around 33 years old.

The name "Rebekah" is not common today.

Nicknames for Rebekah include Becky and Bekah.

Rebekah Meaning & Origin

Rebekah is a Hebrew name that means "to bind" or "to tie firmly," often evoking notions of loyalty, connection, and steadfastness.

The name Rebekah is described as warm-hearted, radiant and assertive.

Pronunciation

Rebekah is pronounced reh-beh-kuh in English. The name Rebekah has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Rebekah

Rebekah is a name mentioned in the Bible. She is known for being Isaac's wife and the mother of the twins Esau and Jacob.

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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