Philana
Pronunciation: [ f-ihl-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Philana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 332 babies have been named Philana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,341 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,341
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Philana
Philana is a girl name .
Philana is currently ranked #35,341 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philana include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Ana, Anay, Anaie, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philana include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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