UK girl's name
Rebecka
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "to tie firmly" or "to bind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rebecka is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rebecka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 15 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 89 living people in the UK are called Rebecka. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rebecka ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 15 girls were registered as Rebecka.
- • Rebecka ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #653 in 1997.
- • About 89 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rebecka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
15 births
Estimated living
89
2026
Meaning
What does Rebecka mean?
The name Rebecka is derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah, which means "to tie firmly" or "to ensnare." It is a feminine form of the Hebrew word "rabak," meaning "to tie."
The name Rebecka can be traced back to the Biblical figure Rebecca, the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. She is a prominent figure in the Book of Genesis, where her story is told in detail.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rebecka dates back to ancient times, as it appears in the Hebrew Bible. The name gained popularity in various cultures and languages, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Rebecca, Rebekah, and Rivka.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Rebecka. One of the earliest was Rebecka Mendelssohn (1739-1828), a German-Jewish philosopher and writer who was the sister of the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn.
Another notable figure was Rebecka West (1892-1983), a British novelist, critic, and journalist who wrote several influential works, including "The Return of the Soldier" and "The Meaning of Treason."
In the field of science, Rebecka Latimer Felton (1835-1930) was an American chemist and educator who was one of the first women to teach at a co-educational university in the United States.
In the arts, Rebecka Heinemann (1833-1900) was a Swedish opera singer and actress who performed in several notable productions during the 19th century.
Rebecka Kolková (1891-1975) was a Czech painter and illustrator known for her portraits and landscapes, and her contributions to the development of modern Czech art.
While these are just a few examples, the name Rebecka has been borne by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on history in their unique way.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rebecka over time
The chart below shows babies named Rebecka registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rebecka, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rebecka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rebecka was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4156 | 10 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3793 | 31 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1766 | 43 | 4 |
Geography
Where Rebecka is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rebecka. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rebecka ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #653 in 1997.
Across the UK
Rebecka in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#653 in 1997
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Rebecka
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rebecka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rebecka in the UK right now?
In 2016, Rebecka was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Rebecka most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 15 babies registered as Rebecka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rebecka?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "to tie firmly" or "to bind".
How many people are called Rebecka in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Rebecka across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Rebecka most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rebecka ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #653 in 1997. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.