UK girl's name
Rebeka
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "to tie securely".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rebeka is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rebeka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 30 births.
This profile covers 454 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 10% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 508 living people in the UK are called Rebeka. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rebeka ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 30 girls were registered as Rebeka.
- • Rebeka ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #358 in 2015.
- • About 508 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rebeka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
30 births
Estimated living
508
2026
Meaning
What does Rebeka mean?
The name Rebeka has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the biblical name Rivkah, which is the Hebrew spelling of the name Rebecca. The name is mentioned in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible, where Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
The name Rebeka is believed to have originated from the Hebrew word "ribqah," which means "to tie" or "to bind." This could be interpreted as a reference to Rebecca's role in tying the family lineage together or binding the family together through her marriage to Isaac.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rebeka can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where Rebecca is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman who was chosen to be Isaac's wife. The story of Rebecca's encounter with Abraham's servant at the well and her subsequent journey to Canaan to marry Isaac is a significant part of the biblical narrative.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rebeka. One of the most famous was Rebeka Aupetit (1737-1828), a French writer and translator who was known for her translations of English literature into French. Another notable figure was Rebeka Hufnagel (1863-1941), a Swedish painter and illustrator who was recognized for her vibrant and colorful depictions of nature.
In the realm of literature, Rebeka West (1892-1983) was a renowned English novelist, critic, and journalist who was known for her novels "The Return of the Soldier" and "The Fountain Overflows." Her works often explored themes of feminism, social class, and the aftermath of World War I.
Rebeka Bornheimer (1556-1636) was a German writer and publisher who is credited with publishing one of the earliest printed books in the German language. She played a significant role in promoting literacy and the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Rebeka Arnež (1828-1904), a Slovenian writer and activist who fought for women's rights and education. She was one of the first Slovenian women to publish a book and was a pioneer in advocating for gender equality in her country.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rebeka. The name has a rich heritage and has been carried by women from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their own unique mark on the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rebeka over time
The chart below shows babies named Rebeka registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rebeka, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 30 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rebeka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rebeka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2764 | 53 | 4 |
| 2010s | #1366 | 238 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1872 | 117 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1595 | 46 | 4 |
Geography
Where Rebeka is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rebeka. 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.
Rebeka ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #358 in 2015.
Across the UK
Rebeka in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#798 in 2016
13 years of NRS records, 47 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#358 in 2015
3 years of NISRA records, 10 total registered
Related
Names similar to Rebeka
- 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
Rebeka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rebeka in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rebeka was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rebeka most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 30 babies registered as Rebeka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rebeka?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "to tie securely".
How many people are called Rebeka in the UK?
A total of 454 babies have been registered as Rebeka across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 47 more in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Rebeka most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rebeka ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #358 in 2015. 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.