Philisha

Q: What is the origin of Philisha?

Philisha 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 Philisha?

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

Philisha 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 Horses"

A variant related to Felicia and Phil forms, it may echo Greek phil elements though interpretation varies by usage.

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Popularity History of Philisha

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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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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Unranked

Philisha 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

Philisha Nicknames

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

10 ideas

Phiie

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Phil

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phie

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pho

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isha

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shay

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phiy

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iliy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Philisha

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Philisha mean?

Philisha means "Lover of Horses". A variant related to Felicia and Phil forms, it may echo Greek phil elements though interpretation varies by usage.

What is the origin of Philisha?

Philisha 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 Philisha?

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

Philisha 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 Philisha?

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

What names are similar to Philisha?

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

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English

Syllables3

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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