GirlEnglish origin

Philippa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A lover of horses, noble and spirited.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#2789
Peak
#2016 in 1918

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1910: #271219101920: #305819201940: #424119401950: #388419501960: #364219601970: #893319701980: #878919801990: #771619902000: #1152020002005: #931120052010: #555320102015: #287620152020: #27892020#1#11520

What Philippa Means

Philippa is a girl name of English origin. A lover of horses, noble and spirited.

How Popular Philippa Is

Philippa currently ranks #2789 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2016 in 1918. It is rising.

Good to Know About Philippa

  • Philippa has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Philippa is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It carries royal connotations and regal history.

Names Like Philippa

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Sibling Names for Philippa

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Questions About Philippa

What does Philippa mean?

Philippa is a girl name of English origin. A lover of horses, noble and spirited.

How popular is Philippa?

Philippa currently ranks #2789 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2016 in 1918. It is rising.

Where does Philippa come from?

Philippa comes from English roots. Philippa has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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