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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Phillipa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Phillip|Phillipe
GreekGirl→ Stable

Phillipa

FIL-ip-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17081 in 2021

Peak: #17081 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17081 in 2021

Peak: #17081 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)20192021

Rank #17081 · Falling since 2019

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
Name DNA
Greek originClassicRegalFeminine form3-syllableVintageTraditionalRoyal heritageEquestrian root
Character
intellectual curiositygraceful strengthloyal spiritthoughtful nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Phillipas

scholarlyimaginativemeticulousnarrativeinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Phillipa 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:—
Phillipa at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek philippos meaning 'lover of horses,' traditionally the feminine form of Philip. A name of classical refinement with royal historical usage.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Old French
Peak rank:#17081 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
PhilomenaPhoebeFelicityPippaPhyllis
Similar Style
EleanorBeatriceCatherineArabellaCharlotteJosephine
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Phillipa
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Phillipa · Overview
Summary

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

Strengths
Classic · Regal character
Phillipa carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
phillipa.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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