Will my child share the name Hephzibah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Hephzibah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hephzibah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hephzibah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hephzibah is rising: up 3,053 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,863 in 2023.

Is Hephzibah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hephzibah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Hephzibah a popular baby name in the United States?

Hephzibah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hephzibah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hephzibah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Hephzibah

Hephzibah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2721 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1863 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Hephzibah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hephzibah in their class.