How Many People Are Named Rifka?
Complete statistics for the name Rifka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rifka is a very rare female name, with only 706 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 467,555 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with half of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 728 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rifka Through the Generations
Rifka has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2001 with 20 births. Today, the average age of someone named Rifka is 31, with a significant portion of the population under 30. This indicates that Rifka is a name predominantly chosen by younger parents, contributing to its modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rifka's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rifka
How Many People Have the Name Rifka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 706 people in the United States currently share the name Rifka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 467,552 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rifka a Common or Rare Name?
Rifka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rifka Mean?
Rifka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rifka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rifka Most Popular?
The name Rifka reached peak popularity in 2001, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rifka?
Approximately 706 people named Rifka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 728. That works out to roughly 1 in 467,552 Americans.
Is Rifka a rare name?
Rifka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 467,552 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rifka mean?
Rifka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rifka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rifka are male and 100% are female.
When was Rifka most popular?
Rifka peaked in 2001 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.