UK girl's name
Hebah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gift" or "present".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hebah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hebah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2002 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Hebah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hebah ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 girls were registered as Hebah.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hebah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Hebah mean?
The name Hebah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hiba," which means "gift" or "present." This root is also found in other Arabic names such as Hiba and Habiba.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hebah can be found in medieval Arabic poetry and literature, where it was often used as a symbolic representation of a precious gift or blessing. In particular, the 9th-century Arab poet Abu Tammam (805-845 CE) referred to a beloved woman named Hebah in one of his famous poems.
During the Islamic Golden Age, the name Hebah gained popularity among Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa. It was believed to bring good fortune and blessings upon the child who bore this name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Hebah. One of the earliest recorded was Hebah bint Amir al-Mu'minin (died 668 CE), a granddaughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph of Islam. She was known for her piety and devotion to the teachings of Islam.
Another prominent figure with the name Hebah was Hebah al-Nabilsi (1360-1448 CE), a renowned Syrian scholar and Sufi mystic. She was known for her teachings on Islamic spirituality and her contributions to the field of hadith (prophetic traditions).
In more recent history, Hebah Qudsi (1888-1965) was a prominent Syrian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She founded the first women's literary society in Damascus and played a significant role in the Arab feminist movement.
Hebah Arafa (born 1983) is a contemporary Egyptian actress and television presenter. She has starred in numerous successful television series and films, and is widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential actresses in the Arab world.
Hebah Patel (born 1991) is an American civil rights activist and lawyer. She has been actively involved in advocating for the rights of minority communities, particularly Muslim Americans, and has worked with various civil rights organizations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hebah over time
The chart below shows babies named Hebah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hebah, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hebah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hebah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4452 | 17 | 5 |
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- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hebah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hebah in the UK right now?
In 2015, Hebah was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hebah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Hebah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hebah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "gift" or "present".
How many people are called Hebah in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Hebah across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.