Girl · #4,421 in 2026

Pheba

Name: Popularity of the name Pheba in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Pheba, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,421

Peak Rank

#4,398 (1920)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1895

First Year

1941

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#4398

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Pheba

Pheba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1895, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 6 Phebas were born — ranking #4,398 that year. As of 2026, Pheba ranks #4,421 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Phebas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Pheba

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pheba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Fiba
Feba
Phoebe
Phebe
Faba
Fibi
Foba
Feeble
Fea
Fia
Fubu
Phia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pheba

What does the name Pheba mean?

Pheba is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1895. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Pheba in 2026?

In 2026, Pheba ranks #4,421 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Pheba most popular?

Pheba reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #4,398 that year with 6 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Pheba most popular?

Pheba has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Pheba.

Is Pheba a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Pheba is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Pheba?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pheba include Bunie, Philippine, Rushia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pheba

Pheba is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1895 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Pheba's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #4,398. Use the chart and map above to compare Pheba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.