girl's name
Philana
fih-LAH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 332
Philana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1975, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Philana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 182 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 21 |
How Popular Is Philana?
In 2008, Philana was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Philana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Philana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Philana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Philana
- English fih-LAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Philana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Philana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Philana
How popular is the name Philana?
In 2008, Philana was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Philana a girl's or a boy's name?
Philana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Philana?
Philana has 3 syllables.
When was Philana most popular?
Philana peaked in 1975, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.