Rivka: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RIV-kuh · 2 syllables
From Hebrew (rivka) or Yiddish (rivke). Doublet of Rebecca.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- RIV-kuh
- US rank (2025)
- #628
- US babies a year
- about 395 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Rivka?
Rivka was the #628 name in the US in 2025, given to 464 babies. It’s rising: up 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Rivka?
Half of US adults named Rivka are older than 31; most are between 19 and 59. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Rivka
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Rivka
How do you pronounce Rivka?
Rivka is pronounced RIV-kuh.
How popular is the name Rivka?
Rivka was the #628 name in the US in 2025, given to 464 babies. It’s rising: up 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Rivka?
Half of US adults named Rivka are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 59.