Pheba is an uncommon, yet enchanting female given name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek word 'phebos', which means 'radiant' or 'shining'. This name was popularized by British novelist Mary Webb in her 1924 novel 'Precious Bane', where Pheba is a character who embodies radiance and beauty despite her humble beginnings.
The name Pheba experienced sporadic popularity with periods of no usage between peaks in the late 19th to early 20th century, with a total of 53 babies named Pheba born across these years.