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Rivka
GirlHebrew· “to tie, to bind”
- Meaning
- to tie, to bind
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- RIHV-kuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #629
- US babies 2025
- 464
- Best rank
- #629 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Rivka
Rivka is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “to tie, to bind”.
Rivka is the Hebrew form of Rebecca. It is usually linked to a Hebrew root meaning to tie or bind, which some explain as captivating, although the exact sense is debated. In the Book of Genesis, Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau, one of the matriarchs of Israel. Rivka is widely used in Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide, where it keeps a direct link to the biblical original. The name has a crisp, distinctive sound in English. Rivky and Riki are affectionate nicknames.
Popularity over time
Rivka first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 14 different years, starting in 2011. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #629, and its highest count, 464 babies. Use has grown 43% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,877 in 1950, #1,637 in 1980, #1,296 in 2000, #1,014 in 2010, and #629 in 2025. Of the 10,022 US girls named Rivka since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,322 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Winona, Aya, Andi, Selene, and Azaria.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rivka ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #40 | 152 |
| New York | #47 | 258 |
| Connecticut | #533 | 6 |
| Illinois | #1100 | 8 |
| Florida | #1660 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rivka is usually pronounced RIHV-kuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ka”.
Middle names for Rivka
A few middle names that flow with Rivka: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rivka
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rivka mean?
Rivka is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “to tie, to bind”.
What is the origin of the name Rivka?
Rivka has Hebrew roots. Rivka is the Hebrew form of Rebecca.
Is Rivka a popular name?
Yes. Rivka ranked #629 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rivka a boy or girl name?
Rivka is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rivka?
Rivka is usually pronounced RIHV-kuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings