Isa vs Philomena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isa

Boy #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Isa Rank #1,029
Philomena Rank #1,822

Isa is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1822 for Philomena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isa ___

  • Isa Malik
  • Isa Jamal
  • Isa Kareem
  • Isa Nour
  • Isa Hamid
  • Isa Rashid

Philomena ___

  • Philomena Grace
  • Philomena Rose
  • Philomena Joy
  • Philomena Clare
  • Philomena Mary
  • Philomena Agnes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isa

Musa Yusuf Ibrahim Fatima Maryam

If you choose Philomena

Seraphina Clementine Theodore Augustin Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isa or Philomena more popular?

Isa is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Philomena at #1822 in the United States.

What do Isa and Philomena mean?

Isa means "God is salvation" (Arabic/Hebrew origin). Philomena means "beloved" (Greek origin).

Are Isa and Philomena boy or girl names?

Isa is primarily a boy name. Philomena is primarily a girl name.

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