Girl · #16,098 in 2026

Philena

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

Current Rank

#16,098

Peak Rank

#3,005 (1919)

Total Babies

143

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

2004

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#3005

Peak Rank

143

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Philena

Philena first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 10 Philenas were born — ranking #3,005 that year. As of 2026, Philena ranks #16,098 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 143 Philenas 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

500+

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Names that sound like Philena

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

Felina
Phalange
Fellini
Felino
Felony
Philemon
Fallujah
Falange
Fulani
Folino
Valona
Felon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Philena

What does the name Philena mean?

Philena is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Philena in 2026?

In 2026, Philena ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Philena most popular?

Philena reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,005 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Philena a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Philena?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Philena include Omah, Luvena, Maidie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Philena

Philena is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 143 births in the dataset. Philena's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,005. Use the chart and map above to compare Philena'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.