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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Filippa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Filipe|Filippo
GreekGirl→ Stable

Filippa

fi-LIP-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10578 in 2023

Peak: #9787 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10578 in 2023

Peak: #9787 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #10578 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Filippa scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ClassicGreek rootScandinavianNorthern EuropeanFeminine variant3-syllableRegalVintageGirl-coded
Character
passionate devotionartistic sensibilityintellectual curiositygraceful strengthloyal friendship
STRONG
High confidence

Filippa is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Filippa at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.' Popular in Scandinavian and Northern European regions as a feminine variant.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Germanic
Peak rank:#9787 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Filippa Lagerback
Swedish television presenter and model
Similar Sound
PhilippaFilipaFelipaPhoebePippa
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Filippa · Overview
Summary

Filippa is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Regal character
Filippa carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
filippa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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