Rivka
Rivka is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “to bind, captivating.” It ranked #628 in the United States in 2025. Rivka is the original Hebrew form of Rebecca, one of the four matriarchs of Judaism.
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how do you pronounce Rivka?
RIV-kah
where does the name Rivka come from?
Rivka, or Rivkah, is the Hebrew form of Rebecca.
When Abraham's servant found her at the well, her kindness and beauty made her the destined wife of Isaac. The name may mean 'to bind' or 'captivating.' Rivka preserves the raw beauty of the Hebrew original that Rebecca smooths over in translation.
how popular is this name?
Rivka has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 14 years since 2011, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #628 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #628 |
| 2024 | #706 |
| 2023 | #731 |
| 2022 | #799 |
| 2021 | #762 |
| 2020 | #781 |
| 2019 | #743 |
| 2018 | #860 |
| 2017 | #799 |
| 2016 | #848 |
| 2011 | #961 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Rivka fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Rivka
In Genesis, Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.
who are famous people named Rivka?
- Rivka (Rebecca, biblical matriarch, wife of Isaac)
- Rivka Galchen (Canadian-American novelist and essayist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Rivka?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Rivka?
what names go well with Rivka?
Sibling names that share Rivka's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rivka
What does the name Rivka mean?
Rivka means “to bind, captivating”.
What is the origin of the name Rivka?
Rivka comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Rivkah.
How popular is the name Rivka?
Rivka ranked #628 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Rivka a boy or girl name?
Rivka is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Rivka?
Rivka is pronounced RIV-kah, with 2 syllables.
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