Rivka name meaning
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What does Rivka mean?
Rivka's meaning is Tie, Beguiling or Pearl is originated from French and Hebrew and is used notably in Russian and Hebrew is a girl name. Rivka is a version of widespread Riva.
Riva is equivalent of Rebecca in Hebrew language. Rivka is version of biblical and lofty Rebecca. Rebecca is English form of Rebekah. Also Rebecca is Latin and English equivalent of Rebekka.
Rebecca means To Bind and Beguiling is originated from Hebrew. Rivka is short form of Margarete. Margarete is variant of widely accepted and conifer Marguerite. Also Margarete is a version of venerable and saintly Margareta.
Famous Latin and Old Greek Margarete, meaning of Margarete is "Pearl and The Pearl".
How do I pronounce Rivka?
The two syllabled name Rivka is pronounced, r(i)-vka. Some people pronounce it as riv-ka.
Variants of Rivka
Rebecca, Riva, Rebekah, Rebekka, Becca, Rena, Reava, Bekka, Beckah, Beka, Reene, Renatus, Andrea, Renée, Reva
How popular is the name Rivka?
Rivka used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1949 and over 7294 babies have been given the name in 70 years. At the peak of its usage in 2017,.
However after 70 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still in a strong position. Rivka is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.
In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 929 on girl names chart when 30 babies were named Rivka. Over 435 babies in England and Wales have been named Rivka.
Also, in Netherlands, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 500 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 427 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Rivka.
Rivka is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 47 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 492 babies in France have been named Rivka.
It also recently appeared in Belgium baby girl names chart. Rivka is a rare baby name in Netherlands where it is still in use. Also, Rivka is a familiar name in England and Canada.
At least, 8000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 740 | 378 |
| 2022 | 798 | 351 |
| 2021 | 761 | 371 |
| 2020 | 788 | 344 |
| 2019 | 743 | 381 |
| 2018 | 857 | 315 |
| 2017 | 798 | 342 |
| 2016 | 848 | 334 |
| 2015 | 861 | 324 |
| 2014 | 919 | 293 |
Facts
Rivka in Nordic countries
| Countries | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 256 | 56 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Rivka
In order to truly succeed in life, you have to work on your personality first. Good things don't just fall from the sky. You have to earn them. You know this. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. The letter A as your capstone reveals how you look at life and people in general. You are courageous but stubborn when convinced you are doing things the right way. People always look for comfort in your world.
Parents who liked Rivka, loved these names
- Josquin - Baby boy name Josquin is originated from Hebrew and German, meaning of Josquin is "Deity"
- Daniell - Used chiefly in Danish and English unexpected, Daniell is originated from Hebrew and is aimed at both boys and girls, Daniell means "God is My Judge"
- Michalla means Who is Like God, Brook and Like the Lord is rooted from English and Hebrew is generally used for baby girls. Michalla is derivative of Michal.
- Jacky - Widely Accepted unisex name Jacky means "Yahweh May Protect, Based on John or Jacques or Son of Jack" which is used mostly in Danish, English and Swedish is of English and Hebrew origin
- Lisette - Trendy and Perpetual Lisette is originated from Germanic and Hebrew is a baby girl name, Lisette means "My God is Perfect or My God is Abundance" is used majorly in Danish, English and French
Famous people named Rivka
- Rivka Golani, Israeli viola player
- Rivka Carmi, Israeli pediatrician and geneticist who,
- Rivka Rivera in Firelight as Actress
- Rivka Bahar is notable for her acting in movie Tzanani Family
Lists having Rivka
- Biblical Girl Names
- Girl names beginning with R
- American Girl Names
- English Girl Names
- French Girl Names
- Hebrew Girl Names
- Russian Girl Names
- Popular English Girl Names
- Baby Names that mean Pearl
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/