Philena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Philena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 56 babies have been named Philena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,271 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,271
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Philena
Philena is a girl name .
Philena is currently ranked #71,271 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philena include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philena include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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