Philana

Q: What is the origin of Philana?

Philana is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Philana?

According to the latest SSA data, Philana is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Philana a girl name?

Philana is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Lover of"

A rare name built on the Greek philo root meaning love, with uncertain second element and limited historical attestation.

Themes:greekphilorootfeminineclassical

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Popularity History of Philana

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Philana did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Philana Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Philana.

11 ideas

Phiie

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Phil

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phiy

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phil

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phie

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pho

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lana

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anay

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ilay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Philana

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Philana mean?

Philana means "Lover of". A rare name built on the Greek philo root meaning love, with uncertain second element and limited historical attestation

What is the origin of Philana?

Philana is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Philana?

According to the latest SSA data, Philana is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Philana a girl name?

Philana is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Philana?

Popular nicknames for Philana include Phiie, Phil, phiy, phil, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Philana?

There are many names similar to Philana in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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