About the name Phoebe
Phoebe was a moon-associated Titan long before it turned up in the New Testament and, much later, in a New York sitcom. That silent P-H opening keeps it looking classical even while it sounds entirely of the moment.
Phoebe is a girl name of Greek origin, pronounced FEE-bee. On the NameRarity scale it scores 36 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Phoebe?
Phoebe sits at approximately #230 in recent US rankings. Roughly 360 people per million carry it — about 1 in 2,778. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Phoebe
- Phoebe Waller-BridgeEnglish writer and actress, creator of Fleabag
- Phoebe BridgersAmerican singer-songwriter
Spellings and variants of Phoebe
Names similar to Phoebe
Priya
PREE-yah
Beloved, dear one
Daphne
DAF-nee
Laurel tree
Helena
HEL-uh-nuh
Bright, shining light
Petra
PET-rah
Rock, stone
Callie
KAL-ee
Beautiful
Chloe
KLO-ee
Blooming, young green shoot
Claire
KLAIR
Clear, bright
Elena
eh-LAY-nah
Torch, shining light
Phoebe — frequently asked questions
What does the name Phoebe mean?
Phoebe means "Bright, radiant". It is a name of Greek origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Phoebe?
Phoebe is pronounced FEE-bee, with 1 syllable.
How rare is the name Phoebe?
Phoebe scores 36 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 2,778 people carry it — about 360 per million.
What is the numerology number for Phoebe?
Phoebe carries the expression number 33, known as The Master Teacher. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 8.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Phoebe?
The lucky number for Phoebe is 33 (with 6, 15, 24 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Aquamarine Glow. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Turquoise.
Is Phoebe a popular name?
Phoebe currently sits around rank #230 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.