girl's name
Beca
BEK-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 418
Beca is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 23 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Beca Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 58 |
How Popular Is Beca?
In 2025, Beca was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Beca Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Beca
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Beca Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Beca over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Beca
- English BEK-uh
Sibling Names for Beca
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Beca — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Beca
How popular is the name Beca?
In 2025, Beca was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Beca a girl's or a boy's name?
Beca is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Beca?
Beca has 2 syllables.
When was Beca most popular?
Beca peaked in 2003, when 23 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Beca a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Beca currently ranks #3,102 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.