Meaning & Origin
Rivky is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Yiddish diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), from the Hebrew Ribqah meaning 'to bind' or 'captivating.' In the Old Testament, Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau — a central figure in the founding narratives of the Jewish people.
Rivky is used almost exclusively within Ashkenazi Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly in Brooklyn and Israel, where it carries the warmth of a cherished family name across generations. About 2,230 U.S. births are recorded.