Phinehas

Meaning: Probably the Nubian
Origin: Egyptian — Biblical name of a grandson of Aaron

Boy's name · #2594 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Phinehas is climbing: on the charts since 1997, it reached #2594 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet, with about 50 boys given the name last year. Roughly 590 have carried it all-time.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 1 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#2,269 in Canada (2025) · #4,275 in England & Wales (2025) · #8,142 in Ecuador (2012).

Famous Phinehases

Phinehas ben Jair — Late Jewish tanna (2nd century)
Phinehas X ben Matzliach ben Phinehas — Samaritan high priest from 1982 to 1984 (1899–1984)
Phinehas Richards — American politician (1788–1874)
Phinehas Barnes — American politician (1811–1871)
Phinehas Abraham — West Indian merchant

In stories & tradition

Phinehas — Biblical priest and prophet who opposed the heresy of Peor

Similar names: Phineas · Shloimy · Finnick · Yaziel · Pinchas · Esdras

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