Hebah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 167 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Hebah, you're looking at a name that fewer than 167 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Hebah a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Hebah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hebah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Hiba, meaning 'gift' or 'grant from God' — from the Arabic root wahaba, to bestow or give freely.
Hiba is widely used across the Arab world, and Hebah's spelling reflects certain regional pronunciation patterns. A name that carries its meaning as a constant reminder — that this child is a gift, pure and simple.
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In the American context, Hebah is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1981–2012). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 167 total births, Hebah exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hebah has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 41 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 71 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 45 | — |
The Story of Hebah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Hebah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Hebah are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.
How rare is Hebah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hebah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1990s with 71 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Hebah by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1981–2012)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | #17837 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17990 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18643 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11232 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17071 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12910 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14232 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10402 |
| 1999 | 10 | #9043 |
| 1998 | 14 | #6840 |
| 1997 | 13 | #7004 |
| 1996 | 7 | #10996 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12329 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10991 |
| 1991 | 8 | #9647 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11905 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13096 |
| 1988 | 9 | #7936 |
| 1986 | 6 | #9970 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8659 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2012