girl's name
Sheba
SHEE-buh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,189
Sheba is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1975, when 65 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sheba Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 119 |
| 1960s | 197 |
| 1970s | 358 |
| 1980s | 239 |
| 1990s | 142 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Sheba?
In 2023, Sheba was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Sheba Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sheba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheba Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheba over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheba
- English SHEE-buh /ˈʃiːbə/
Sibling Names for Sheba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheba
How popular is the name Sheba?
In 2023, Sheba was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sheba a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheba is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheba?
Sheba has 2 syllables.
When was Sheba most popular?
Sheba peaked in 1975, when 65 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.