The nameRebeca
Rebeca is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rebecca.
- Girl's name
- Spanish and Portuguese
Meaning
From the Hebrew Rivqah, of debated meaning.
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese, of Hebrew origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Rebeca
Rebeca in France
2397thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (35 births)
550babies named Rebeca in France since 1900
Rebeca was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 255 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Rebeca. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Rebeca in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Rebeca in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rebeca mean?
From the Hebrew Rivqah, of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Rebeca?
Spanish and Portuguese, of Hebrew origin.
Is Rebeca a girl's or a boy's name?
Rebeca is a girl's name.