Philippa is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10796 in 2001 with 9 recorded births. This places Philippa in the bottom 40% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 75 births ranking #2442. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 200,062 girls born was named Philippa. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Philippa is a distinguished classic meaning 'lover of horses'. It feels intelligent, elegant, and slightly aristocratic.
The name has long historical use in Europe, especially in noble and royal circles. Its formal shape and crisp nickname options have helped it stay appealing to parents who like traditional names with structure.