Name meaning & stats
Rebecka
Rebecka means “captivating” (Hebrew origin). 3,319 US babies since 1940, peak 1993. Notable Rebeckas are 1.2× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“captivating”
HebrewSpelling of Rebecca
From Rivka; meanings given include “enchantingly beautiful, captivating, snare”.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1993
3,319 US babies were named Rebecka between 1940 and 2025.
Where Rebeckas end up
Not enough notable Rebeckas yet, so this uses the spelling family: Rebecca, Rebekah.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 104 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 92 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | High · 59 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 58 people |
Among notable women who are writers, the Rebecca family show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Rebecka has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
1 in 246 Rebeccas spell it Rebecka
- Rebecca 87%
- Rebekah 9%
- Rebeca 2%
- Rebecka <1%
- Rebeka <1%
- Rebbecca <1%
- Rebekka <1%
- Rebekkah <1%
- Rebeccah <1%
- Rebbeca <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1993)