Rebeca
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rebeca first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 5 babies have been named Rebeca in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rebeca is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,811 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,811
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Rebeca is also used as a girl name, ranked #1267.
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About the Name Rebeca
Rebeca is a boy name .
Is Rebeca a boy or girl name? Rebeca is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,811 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,267. Rebeca is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rebeca is currently ranked #39,811 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rebeca include Reb, Rebe, Rebey, Rebeie, Rey, Reie, and Rebkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rebeca include Rebel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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