Girl · #5,753 in 2026

Phila

Name: Popularity of the name Phila in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Phila, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,753

Peak Rank

#3,713 (1917)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1889

First Year

1954

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#3713

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Phila

Phila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1889, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 7 Philas were born — ranking #3,713 that year. As of 2026, Phila ranks #5,753 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Philas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Phila

Phonetically similar names — useful when Phila is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Filla
Fella
Fellah
Fela
Philly
Filet
Filly
Fila
Phillie
Falla
Phyla
Phyllo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phila

What does the name Phila mean?

Phila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1889. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Phila in 2026?

In 2026, Phila ranks #5,753 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Phila most popular?

Phila reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #3,713 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Phila a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Phila is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Phila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phila include Clem, Otta, Appie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phila

Phila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1889 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Phila's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #3,713. Use the chart and map above to compare Phila's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.