Phinehas
Meaningthe Nubian · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,572
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,572 in 2025
51 babies were named Phinehas in the US in 2025. It has climbed 702 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Phinehas you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 33,445 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Phinehas, 51 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Phinehas would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPhinehas first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearPhinehas is at its all-time high right now: #2,572 in 2025.
- TrendPhinehas has climbed 702 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,572. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Phinehas means “the Nubian”.
About the name Phinehas
Phinehas is a boy name of English origin meaning “the Nubian”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-has”. US birth records list Phinehas for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 25 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,572 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,572, with 51 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1 | 468,750 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 240,385 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,475 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,280 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Phinehas
What does the name Phinehas mean?
Phinehas means “the Nubian” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Phinehas?
Phinehas has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Phinehas a boy or girl name?
Phinehas is a boy name.
How popular is the name Phinehas?
Phinehas ranked #2,572 for US boys in 2025, given to 51 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,572).