Philadelphia
Pronunciation: [ f-ihl-uhd-EHLF-ee-uh ]
Philadelphia is a girl baby name. Ranked #57,827 in the US, popular nicknames include Phi, Phy, and Phiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Philadelphia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 34 babies have been named Philadelphia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philadelphia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #57,827 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,827
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 5-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 5-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a girl name .
Philadelphia is currently ranked #57,827 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philadelphia include Phi, Phy, Phiie, and Philie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philadelphia include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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