Rebekah

Meaning of Rebekah

It means "to tie" or "to bind," and is sometimes interpreted as "captivating."

Rebekah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rebekah

After ranking as high as #173 in 2000, Rebekah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rebekah

• Rebekah Brooks
  British journalist and executive
• Rebekah Elmaloglou
  Australian actress
• Rebekah Colberg
  Puerto Rican volleyball player
• Rebekah Graf
  American actress and model
• Rebekah Staton
  British actress

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Questions about the name Rebekah

What does the name Rebekah mean?

Rebekah means it means "to tie" or "to bind," and is sometimes interpreted as "captivating.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Rebekah a boy's or a girl's name?

Rebekah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rebekah?

Rebekah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rebekah most popular?

Rebekah peaked at #173 in 2000.