REBEKAH
The meaning of the unisex name Rebekah is CAPTIVATING.
Details on REBEKAH:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Captivating
- Popularity for Girl:
- 1,692nd in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 29,177th in the USA (bottom 45%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
307 births
REBEKAH as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
REBEKAH as a BOY in 2004
The meaning(s) of REBEKAH:
The name Rebekah is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Rebekah is: Fat, fattened, a quarrel appeased.
The name Rebekah is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Rebekah is: Fat, fattened, a quarrel appeased.
The name Rebekah is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Rebekah is: Captivating; knotted cord. Wife of Isaac in the Old Testament.
USA SSA birth(s) for REBEKAH:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name REBEKAH
REBEKAH as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 307 births |
| 2023 | 252 births |
| 2022 | 287 births |
| 2021 | 331 births |
| 2020 | 351 births |
| 2019 | 399 births |
| 2018 | 415 births |
| 2017 | 495 births |
| 2016 | 527 births |
| 2015 | 601 births |
| 2014 | 623 births |
| 2013 | 658 births |
| 2012 | 712 births |
| 2011 | 716 births |
| 2010 | 793 births |
| 2009 | 888 births |
REBEKAH as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 births |
| 1990 | 7 births |
| 1989 | 12 births |
| 1988 | 5 births |
| 1987 | 8 births |
| 1986 | 8 births |
| 1985 | 6 births |
| 1984 | 11 births |
| 1983 | 7 births |
| 1982 | 8 births |
| 1981 | 8 births |
| 1980 | 10 births |
| 1978 | 11 births |
| 1976 | 6 births |
| 1974 | 7 births |
About the name REBEKAH
Rebekah, a name steeped in rich historical and cultural significance, originates from the Hebrew name *Rivqah*, meaning “to bind” or “to tie.” This name blossoms through the pages of the Bible, where Rebekah, the wife of Isaac, embodies qualities of strength, loyalty, and resourcefulness. In Jewish tradition, she is revered as a matriarch, symbolizing the nurturing spirit of family and the bonds that unite generations. Rebekah finds resonance in various cultures, notably in English-speaking countries, where it remains a beloved choice, blending tradition with modernity. Its variations, such as Rebecca, are embraced in diverse regions, from the lush valleys of Italy to the sun-drenched landscapes of Spain, and even in the vibrant communities of Ethiopia, where it takes on unique local flavors. With its gentle sound and profound meaning, Rebekah is not just a name but a tapestry of heritage, ideal for the little one destined to weave connections and foster love in their journey through life.
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