Rivka
RIV-kah · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hebrew ◈ 2 syllables
"To bind, captivating, snare"

From Hebrew

Rivka means to bind or captivating — from the Hebrew, the original Hebrew pronunciation of Rebecca. Before Rebecca became English, Rivka was how the matriarch's name was spoken for three thousand years. She drew water for ten camels — the most generous act in Genesis. Same matriarch, original pronunciation, maximum Hebrew authenticity.

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Rivka at a glance
MeaningTo bind, captivating, snare
OriginHebrew
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#791
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Why parents love Rivka
  • Rivka is the original Hebrew pronunciation of Rebecca.
  • She drew water for ten camels — Genesis's most generous act.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Hebrew sound: RIV-kah.
  • One of the four matriarchs of Israel.
  • The original pronunciation gives maximum authenticity.
The vibe of Rivka
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Origin & history of Rivka
Hebrew רִבְקָה (Rivqah, to bind/captivating) English Rebecca
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Hebrew roots
Rivka is the original Hebrew pronunciation of Rebecca meaning to bind or captivating. In Genesis 24, Rivka drew water for Abraham's servant and his ten camels. She is one of the four matriarchs of Israel.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Original Hebrew pronunciation — Genesis 24.
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Today
Rivka remains a beloved choice, ranking #791 in the US. 9,554 babies have been named Rivka since 1949.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Genesis 24, SSA data
How popular is Rivka?
2024 peak year
Rivka has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #791, with about 355 babies named Rivka each year. In 2024, 395 babies received the name (ranked #710). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 9,554.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
395 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #710)
355 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,550 Total registrations
last 10 years
9,554 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #791) Popular
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Numerology of Rivka
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Rivka's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — matriarch-level achievement. People named Rivka tend to be generous, binding, and gifted at winning everything through extraordinary kindness.

Wins through kindness
Matriarch of Israel
Camel-watering generosity
Three-thousand-year heritage
Hebrew-authentic
R9
I9
V4
K2
A1
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
Personality of Rivka
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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