Adora vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adora

Girl #2,437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"adored, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Portuguese Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,437
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dora, Addie, Rory

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Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Adora Rank #2,437
Philippa Rank #2,636

Adora is more popular, ranked #2437 vs #2636 for Philippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adora ___

  • Adora Rose
  • Adora Mae
  • Adora Grace
  • Adora June
  • Adora Belle
  • Adora Faye

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adora

Catra Glimmer Bow Mermista Perfuma

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adora or Philippa more popular?

Adora is more popular, ranked #2437 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Adora and Philippa mean?

Adora means "adored, beloved" (Latin origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Adora and Philippa boy or girl names?

Adora is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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