girl's name
Rebeckah
ruh-BEK-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 682
Rebeckah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rebeckah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 193 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 47 |
How Popular Is Rebeckah?
In 2015, Rebeckah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Rebeckah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rebeckah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rebeckah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rebeckah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rebeckah
- English ruh-BEK-uh
Sibling Names for Rebeckah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rebeckah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rebeckah
How popular is the name Rebeckah?
In 2015, Rebeckah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rebeckah a girl's or a boy's name?
Rebeckah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rebeckah?
Rebeckah has 3 syllables.
When was Rebeckah most popular?
Rebeckah peaked in 1996, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.