Meba

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Pronounced MEH-bah /ˈmɛb.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Meba is an Ethiopian name, likely of Amharic origin. A firm single documented meaning is hard to confirm, and its routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Ethiopian name: Meba is of Amharic background, with routes uncertain, which we note (said 'MEH-bah').

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Origin LowAmharic, Ethiopian

MeaningMeba is an Ethiopian name, likely of Amharic origin. A firm single documented meaning is hard to confirm, and its routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#16774 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

As a girl's name Meba is an Ethiopian/Amharic name whose precise meaning is uncertain from available records, which we note. It reads short and warm. A gentle sound (said 'MEH-bah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Meba is used as a girl's name in Ethiopian communities; the precise meaning is hard to pin down from available sources, and we note that honestly.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Meba — Ethiopian/Amharic; meaning uncertain

Variations

MebratMebaa

Nicknames

MebBebe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meba mean?

Meba is an Ethiopian name of likely Amharic origin; its precise meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Meba?

It's said MEH-bah /ˈmɛb.ɑ/ — 2 syllables.

Is Meba a boy or girl name?

Here Meba is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meba?

Meba is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.