Rebekah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rebekah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 119 babies have been named Rebekah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rebekah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,039 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,039
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Rebekah is also used as a girl name, ranked #876.
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About the Name Rebekah
Rebekah is a boy name .
Is Rebekah a boy or girl name? Rebekah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,039 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #876. Rebekah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rebekah is currently ranked #40,039 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rebekah include Reb, Rebe, Rebey, Rebeie, Kah, Kahy, Kahie, Rey, Reie, and Rebkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rebekah include Rebel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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