Girl · #15,082 in 2026

Phoibe

Phoibe is a name with multiple cultural origins: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek.

  • Greek Mythology
  • Ancient Greek
  • Biblical Greek
Current Rank
#15,082
Peak Rank
#12,446 (2019)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2020
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12446
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Phoibe

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Phoibe is a name with multiple cultural origins: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek.

Origin data from Behind the Name .

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Greek Mythology
  • Ancient Greek
  • Biblical Greek

The Story of Phoibe

Phoibe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2019, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Phoibes were born — ranking #12,446 that year. As of 2026, Phoibe ranks #15,082 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Phoibes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Phoibe

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Phoibe. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Phoibe

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

  • Fab
  • Fib
  • Fob
  • Phobe
  • Fub
  • Feeb
  • Fibe
  • Foob
  • Fobe
  • Phob
  • Febe
  • Phib

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoibe

What does the name Phoibe mean?
Phoibe is a name with multiple cultural origins: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek.
What is the origin of the name Phoibe?
Phoibe has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek.
How popular is Phoibe in 2026?
In 2026, Phoibe ranks #15,082 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Phoibe most popular?
Phoibe reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #12,446 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Phoibe a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Phoibe is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Phoibe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phoibe include Ihla, Kaarina, Tyme. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Phoibe?
Common variants and related forms of Phoibe include Phoebe. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Phoibe

Phoibe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Phoibe's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #12,446. Use the chart and map above to compare Phoibe'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.