girl's name
Phillippa
FIL-ih-puh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 357
Phillippa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Phillippa Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Phillippa?
In 2024, Phillippa was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Phillippa Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Phillippa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Phillippa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Phillippa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Phillippa
- English FIL-ih-puh
Sibling Names for Phillippa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Phillippa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Phillippa
How popular is the name Phillippa?
In 2024, Phillippa was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Phillippa a girl's or a boy's name?
Phillippa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Phillippa?
Phillippa has 3 syllables.
When was Phillippa most popular?
Phillippa peaked in 1997, when 32 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.