Rebeccah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: r-ehb-ehcc-ahh
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Rebeccah carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rebeccah is a variant of the name Rebecca, also derived from the Hebrew word "Rivkah," meaning "to bind." It shares the same rich biblical heritage as Rebecca, symbolizing a strong and enduring bond. The use of Rebeccah has been less common compared to Rebecca but still retains its classic and elegant sound. Rebeccah is significantly less popular than Rebecca, ranking in U.S. births according to 2022 data. 'Rebeccah as a name choice is a less common variant of Rebecca, which remains a popular name choice for parents.'

Rebeccah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Rebeccah is currently #27474 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Rebeccah is currently #15791 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Rebeccah is currently #13803 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Rebeccah is currently #7888 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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