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Hephzibah

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Pronounced HEF-zih-bah /ˈhɛf.zɪ.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Hephzibah, 'my delight is in her' — a biblical name of the mother of King Manasseh, and a symbolic name for restored Jerusalem. A heritage name we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A tender biblical name: Hephzibah means 'my delight is in her' (said 'HEF-zih-bah'). Heritage-rich, noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Hephzibah, 'my delight is in her' — a biblical name of the mother of King Manasseh, and a symbolic name for restored Jerusalem. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#10405 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hephzibah comes from the Hebrew for 'my delight is in her.' In scripture it names the mother of King Manasseh and, in Isaiah, a symbolic name for Jerusalem restored, which we note respectfully — a tender heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'HEF-zih-bah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, cherished for its meaning. Rare, tender, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Hephzibah is Hebrew for 'my delight is in her' — a biblical name for the mother of King Manasseh and a symbol of restored Jerusalem, which we note respectfully (said 'HEF-zih-bah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hephzibah — Hebrew 'my delight is in her'; biblical; noted respectfully

Variations

HepzibahHephzibaHepsiba

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hephzibah mean?

Hephzibah is Hebrew for 'my delight is in her' — a biblical name.

How do you pronounce Hephzibah?

It's said HEF-zih-bah /ˈhɛf.zɪ.bɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hephzibah a boy or girl name?

Hephzibah is a girl's name.

How popular is Hephzibah?

Hephzibah is a rare name in the U.S.

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