Sheba
Sheba: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃiːbə/
Meaning and origin of Sheba
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew שְׁבָא (Šəḇāʾ).
How popular is Sheba?
Since 1880, 1,173 girls in the U.S. have been named Sheba. Its highest rank for girls was #1559 in 1975. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Sheba
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Sibling name ideas for Sheba
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Sheba FAQ
What does the name Sheba mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. A female given name from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew שְׁבָא (Šəḇāʾ).
What is the origin of the name Sheba?
Sheba is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Sheba?
Since 1880, 1,173 girls in the U.S. have been named Sheba. Its highest rank for girls was #1559 in 1975. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Sheba a boy or girl name?
Sheba is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,173 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.