Philippa
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Lover Of Horses. Variant Of Masculine Philipp.
- Origin
- Greek
Philippa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,753 baby girls have been named Philippa. The name peaked in 2022 with 75 US births that year (rank #2442). In 2024, ranked #2641 nationally — 199 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Philippa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Philippa births are: New York (109), California (87), Virginia (23).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Philippa
If you like Philippa's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
8-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Philippa's exact length and starting letter: Paharita, Pajackok, Palaemon, Pallatin, Pallaton.
Quick Facts About Philippa
Variant Forms
Famous People Named Philippa
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Philippa.
- Philippa of Lancaster was the Queen of Portugal from 1387 until 1415.
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Compare Philippa to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Philippa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).