Sheeba appears 58 times in the pet registries at rank 1753, strongly female. It's an alternate spelling of Sheba — derived from the ancient kingdom of Saba referenced in the Hebrew Bible and Quran, associated with the legendary queen who visited Solomon. The extra E gives it a slightly more informal, phonetically explicit spelling while keeping the regal association intact.
The Queen of Sheba Register
Sheba and its variants are longstanding pet names precisely because of the royal association — calling a cat or dog Sheeba is claiming that this animal has a queenly quality that demands recognition. It's been in pet naming for decades, which means it sits in a slightly older naming register alongside Duchess and Queenie. The Sheeba spelling in particular has warmth that the more austere Sheba lacks. Sheba is the standard form; explore the full regal register at the pet names hub.
Breed Fit
Sheeba works best on large, dignified female dogs or imperious female cats. Afghan Hounds, Salukis, and Pharaoh Hounds have a built-in Middle Eastern-ancient register that makes the name particularly apt. Browse Afghan Hound names for the full range of regal, ancient-world picks.
Counter-Reading
The alternate spelling may require clarification at the vet — "Sheeba with two E's" — which is a minor inconvenience. The more significant consideration is that Sheba/Sheeba has been used so consistently in pet naming that it reads as a classic rather than a distinctive choice. It's a solid name that doesn't surprise anyone.