
The short answer
Rebekah is a feminine name used in Biblical and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Form of Rebecca used in some versions of the Bible." It ranked #884 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, form of Rebecca used in some versions of the Bible. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Rebekah ranked #884 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #884 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rebekah mean?
Behind the Name does not give Rebekah a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: form of Rebecca used in some versions of the Bible.
Is Rebekah a popular name?
Rebekah ranked #884 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Rebekah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Rebekah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rebekah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.