To bind, tie, or snare
Derived from the Hebrew name Rivqah, it likely signifies a 'noose' or 'snare' in the sense of captivating beauty or a binding connection. While the double-C spelling is standard in English, this single-C version is the traditional spelling in Spanish and Portuguese cultures.
Less common today
Rebeca isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #634 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist gymnast from Brazil
Spanish pop singer known as Rebeca
Mexican model and Miss Mexico 1997
