Phillipa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phillipa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 80 babies have been named Phillipa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phillipa is past its peak , currently ranked #68,608 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,608
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Phillipa
Phillipa is a girl name .
Phillipa is currently ranked #68,608 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phillipa include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Phill, Philly, Phillie, Ipa, Ipay, Ipaie, Phy, and Phie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Phillipa include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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