What does the name Rebecca mean?

The name Rebecca means "A snare".

What is the origin of the name Rebecca?

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 910 babies were named Rebecca in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Rebecca is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 910 ↘

All-Time Total: 744,522

Peak Year: 1981

Rebecca is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Rivqah, meaning "to tie" or "to bind."

Rebecca Romijn - Actress and model.
Rebecca Ferguson - Singer and songwriter.
Rebecca Black - Singer known for "Friday" viral video.
Rebecca Hall - Actress in "The Town" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
Rebecca Adlington - Olympic swimmer, multiple gold medalist.
Rebecca Sugar - Creator of "Steven Universe" animated series.
Rebecca De Mornay - Actress in "Risky Business" and "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle."
Rebecca Jarvis - Journalist and host on ABC News.
Rebecca Lobo - Former WNBA player and basketball analyst.
Rebecca Minkoff - Fashion designer known for handbags and accessories.

Girl names closely related to Rebecca

Hannah Emma Julia Kaitlyn Scarlett Zara Madison Ariella

Boy names closely related to Rebecca

Joshua Steven David Jason Travis Caleb Liam Austin

Names with similar meaning to Rebecca

Becky Reba Rebeca Rebekah Rivka

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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