Phoebe

At a Glance: Name: Phoebe – Meaning: bright, shining – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: FEE-bee

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Phoebe is an Ancient Greek name meaning "bright, shining," pronounced FEE-bee. It falls into the timeless, classic style, a name that reads as classic rather than trendy. For a parent weighing options, it's a name with a clear, concrete meaning and a straightforward pronunciation.

Meaning & Origin of Phoebe

Meaning: Bright, shining.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Phoebe

Phonetic: FEE-bee   IPA: /ˈfiːbi/

Popularity of Phoebe

Phoebe ranked #183 among girls' names in 2024, with 1,639 babies given the name that year — and per Social Security data going back to 1880, 2024 is also the highest that rank has ever been.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Phoebe mean?

Bright, shining. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Phoebe)

How do you pronounce Phoebe?

Phoebe is pronounced FEE-bee (IPA: /ˈfiːbi/).

Is Phoebe a popular name right now?

Phoebe is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #183 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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