Nella vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nella

Girl #2,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Old Provençal (Eleanor)

Cultural Roots

Italian English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,772
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nel, Nellie

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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

Nella Rank #2,772
Philippa Rank #2,636

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 vs #2772 for Nella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nella ___

  • Nella Rose
  • Nella Grace
  • Nella June
  • Nella Mae
  • Nella Claire
  • Nella Jane

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 Nella

Stella Petra Willa Cora Theo

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nella or Philippa more popular?

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 compared to Nella at #2772 in the United States.

What do Nella and Philippa mean?

Nella means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Old Provençal (Eleanor) origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Nella and Philippa boy or girl names?

Nella is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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