Rivka
The Hebrew form of Rebecca, Rivqah, whose meaning is uncertain; a root suggesting tying or binding is among the suggestions. She is a matriarch in Genesis.
Rivka in 2025
Rivka was given to 464 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,240th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 7,145 babies born.
The history of Rivka
Rivka reached its highest point in 2025, when 464 babies were given the name, ranking 1,240th that year.
Across the 77 years of records since 1949, 10,022 babies have been named Rivka. Half of them were born before 2011, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Rivka by decade
| Decade | Babies named Rivka | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 9,004 |
| 1950s | 121 | 4,487 |
| 1960s | 207 | 3,550 |
| 1970s | 525 | 2,381 |
| 1980s | 807 | 2,221 |
| 1990s | 1,133 | 2,248 |
| 2000s | 1,878 | 1,952 |
| 2010s | 3,024 | 1,402 |
| 2020s | 2,322 | 1,240 |
Where Rivka is heading
Rivka has risen 43% over the past decade, from 324 babies in 2015 to 464 in 2025.
Names like Rivka
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Rivka.