Rivka Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Rivka originates from Hebrew, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'. The name has evolved through various forms, including Rebecca and Rebekah. It is linked to traits of loyalty and nurturing, with biblical relevance as the wife of Isaac. Rivka has maintained its popularity in Jewish culture throughout history.

The name Rivka is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rivka has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rivka' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3587th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1965th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1550th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1201st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 802nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rivka' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rivka"

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Pronunciation

/ˈrɪvkə/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Rivka is derived from the Hebrew word 'rivkah', which is often interpreted to mean 'to bind' or 'to tie'.

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Meaning

to bind, to tie

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Language Evolution

Rivkah (Hebrew), Rebecca (English), Rebekah (English), Rivka (Yiddish)

Biblical Background

Rivka is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known as Rebecca, the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.

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Historical Usage

The name Rivka gained popularity in Jewish communities during the biblical era and has remained a common name in various cultures, especially among Hebrew-speaking populations.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rebecca, Rebekah, Becky, Reba

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Modern Popularity & Image

Rivka is viewed positively, often associated with strong familial ties and nurturing qualities. It remains a popular name in Jewish communities worldwide.

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Famous People

Rivka Guber, Rivka Galchen, Rivka Cohen

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rivka"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Rivka"

"Rivka" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3587th of 12526 214
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1965th of 19264 715
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1550th of 27321 1,474
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1201st of 35406 3,038
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 802nd of 30306 4,113

Regional Popularity of "Rivka" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Rivka" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
1064th/1064
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
689th/689
- -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
494th/494
100.00%
3709th/3709
100.00%
3683rd/3683
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
3707th/3707
100.00%
298th/298
100.00%
4059th/4059
100.00%
3847th/3847
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
2467th/2467
100.00%
157th/157
100.00%
2884th/2884
100.00%
3078th/3078

State-by-State Popularity of "Rivka"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Rivka" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.