girl's name
Philena
fih-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 143
Philena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 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 1919, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Philena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Philena?
In 2004, Philena was given to 5 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 Philena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Philena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Philena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Philena
- English fih-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Philena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Philena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Philena
How popular is the name Philena?
In 2004, Philena was given to 5 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 Philena a girl's or a boy's name?
Philena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Philena?
Philena has 3 syllables.
When was Philena most popular?
Philena peaked in 1919, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.