Philippa vs Skai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Philippa Rank #2,636
Skai Rank #2,511

Skai is more popular, ranked #2511 vs #2636 for Philippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Philippa ___

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

Skai ___

  • Skai Lynn
  • Skai Rose
  • Skai Mae
  • Skai Renee
  • Skai Elise
  • Skai Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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River Finn Wren Ocean Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philippa or Skai more popular?

Skai is more popular, ranked #2511 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Philippa and Skai mean?

Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin). Skai means "sky, cloud" (Old Norse origin).

Are Philippa and Skai boy or girl names?

Philippa is primarily a girl name. Skai is primarily a girl name.

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