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Sheba
A surname of English origin meaning 'son of Wood' or 'dweller in the forest.' It represents a person with a strong, natural presence who is both protective and adventurous, embodying the resilience of the ancient woodlands.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,173 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1975 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1961 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 61%LA — 13%IL — 9%GA — 9%TX — 9%
Notable People
Carter G. Woodson (Historian, 'The Mis-Education of the Negro') · Charles Woodson (NFL Cornerback, Super Bowl Champion) · Rod Woodson (NFL Safety, Hall of Fame Inductee) · Jacqueline Woodson (Award-winning Author, 'Brown Girl Dreaming') · Woodson Bradley (Politician, North Carolina Senate)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WoodySonny
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