Hebe

Hebe is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “youth.” In England & Wales it was given to 12 girls in 2025.

Hebe at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“youth”
Pronunciation
/ˈhiːbi/

About the name Hebe

Hebe belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “youth” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Hebe first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4909 in 1917, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 123 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hebe in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#4909 in 1917
Peak year
2016
Total since 1880
123

Hebe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#782 in 2000
Babies named Hebe in 2025
12
Total since 1996
506

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hebe mean?

Hebe means “youth” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Hebe a boy or girl name?

Hebe is a girl name. In England & Wales, 12 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Hebe?

Hebe comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Hebe?

Hebe first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #4909 in 1917, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Hebe?

Hebe is pronounced /ˈhiːbi/ (IPA).

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