The baby name Philippa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced fi-LIP-ə /fɪˈlɪpə/.
The baby name Philippa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced fi-LIP-ə /fɪˈlɪpə/.
Philippa is English, Greek in Origin.
Philippa is the feminine form of Philip, from Ancient Greek Philippos (philos "friend, lover" + hippos "horse"), hence "lover of horses." The name moved into Latin as Philippa and into medieval vernaculars via Old French and Middle English, settling in English as Philippa.
It appears across medieval Europe, borne by queens and nobles such as Philippa of Hainault (consort of Edward III of England) and Philippa of Lancaster (queen of Portugal), later maintaining genteel British currency and enjoying a 20th-century revival. Today it is familiar in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, but rare in the United States. International variants include Filippa (Italian, Scandinavian), Filipa (Portuguese), Felipa (Spanish), Philippine (French), and Philippina/Filipina in some Central European traditions; diminutives and short forms include Pippa, Pip, Pippy, and Philly. The brisk nickname Pippa has boosted modern appeal while preserving the name's classical, equestrian charm.
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| Germany | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 411 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| MT | 0 | #42 | 2 | 1,767 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| LU | 0 | #65 | 2 | 2,830 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #122 | 14 | 1,786 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #140 | 12 | 3,773 |
| Belgium | Girls | 2024 | #153 | 33 | 424 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #171 | 9 | 1,568 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #227 | 5 | 3,559 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #245 | 5 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #276 | 10 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #303 | 14 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #313 | 12 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #355 | 51 | 3,185 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| ZA | 0 | #417 | 31 | 14,421 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #466 | 6 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #544 | 10 | 20,968 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #719 | 20 | 3,895 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #753 | 34 | 15,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #802 | 37 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #851 | 66 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #932 | 24 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #966 | 18 | 5,561 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #976 | 166 | 25,928 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,416 | 31 | 9,415 |
Philippa is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:
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