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Rebeca

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpossibly captivating · Hebrew

Rebeca is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “captivating”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationRebeca peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Rebeca you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rebeca would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 9,681 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryRebeca first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Rebecas? Head to Utah, where it's the #704 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Rebeca

US births per million girls, 1888–2025

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Most popular states (2025)

UT rank #704TX rank #713MA rank #761FL rank #1000

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Girl name: RebeccaGirl name: RebekahUnisex name: RebelUnisex name: Seneca
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Rebeca

Rebeca is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly captivating”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Rebeca

Girl name: Rebekah

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Questions about the name Rebeca

What does the name Rebeca mean?

Rebeca means “possibly captivating” and comes from Hebrew. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Zoraida (“captivating”).

What is the origin of the name Rebeca?

Rebeca is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Rebeca a boy or girl name?

Rebeca is a girl name. In 2025, 166 US girls were named Rebeca.

How popular is the name Rebeca?

Rebeca ranked #1,339 for US girls in 2025, given to 166 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #633. Over the last five years it has slipped 98 places.

What names are similar to Rebeca?

If you like Rebeca, you might also like Rebekah and Zoraida. Rebekah is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Rebeca?

Rebeca is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “captivating”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.