Rivka

Rivka is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 395 girls in the United States.

Rivka at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rivka

Rivka belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rivka first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #710 in 2024, and in 2024 395 babies received the name — 9,554 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rivka in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#710 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Rivka in 2024
395
Total since 1880
9,554

Rivka in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#929 in 2004
Babies named Rivka in 2025
17
Total since 1996
600

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rivka mean?

The meaning of Rivka is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rivka a boy or girl name?

Rivka is a girl name. In 2024, 395 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rivka?

Rivka comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rivka?

Rivka first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #710 in 2024, and 395 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].