Orla vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Orla Rank #2,516
Philippa Rank #2,636

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 vs #2636 for Philippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

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 Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orla or Philippa more popular?

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Orla and Philippa mean?

Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Orla and Philippa boy or girl names?

Orla is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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