girl's name
Zeba
ZAY-buh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 305
Zeba is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Zeba Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Zeba?
In 2025, Zeba was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Zeba Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zeba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zeba Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zeba over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zeba
- English ZAY-buh
Sibling Names for Zeba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zeba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zeba
How popular is the name Zeba?
In 2025, Zeba was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Zeba a girl's or a boy's name?
Zeba is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zeba?
Zeba has 2 syllables.
When was Zeba most popular?
Zeba peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Zeba a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zeba currently ranks #6,719 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.