Philena

Q: What is the origin of Philena?

Philena 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 Philena?

According to the latest SSA data, Philena 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 Philena a girl name?

Philena 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

"Friend; Beloved"

From Greek-root formations related to love and friendship, it is a rare given name with classical linguistic associations.

Themes:greekaffectionclassicalfeminine

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Popularity History of Philena

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

Philena 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

Philena Nicknames

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

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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lena

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enay

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iley

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Baby Name Lists That Include Philena

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Philena mean?

Philena means "Friend; Beloved". From Greek-root formations related to love and friendship, it is a rare given name with classical linguistic association

What is the origin of Philena?

Philena 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 Philena?

According to the latest SSA data, Philena 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 Philena a girl name?

Philena 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 Philena?

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

What names are similar to Philena?

There are many names similar to Philena 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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