Filipina
“A Irish name with cultural significance”
Irish origin · Unisex name
#1761US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
How to pronounce Filipina
fee-lee-pee-na
/fee-lee-pee-na/ · · 4 syllables
“A Irish name with cultural significance”
Irish origin · Unisex name
What does Filipina mean and where does it come from?
Filipina is a name found across Irish cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.
Cultural significance
Filipina carries the heritage of Irish tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1761 in 2015 — currently #1761 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Filipina?
Filipina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Filipina Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Filipina Rose
Floral · soft ending
Filipina Mae
Sweet · timeless
Filipina Claire
French influence · crisp
Filipina Jane
Literary · strong
Filipina Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Filipina right now?
Holding steady — currently #1761 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Filipina is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Filipina?
ENGLISH
Pippa
GERMAN
Philippina
ANCIENT GREEK
Philippos
BIBLICAL GREEK
Philippos
Famous people named Filipina
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Filipina (Irish revolutionary)
Filipina carried this name during Ireland's struggle for independence, giving it a spirit of courage.
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Filipina (Irish saint)
Filipina helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Filipina (Celtic chieftain)
Filipina bore this name in ancient Ireland, where it connected to the Gaelic oral tradition.
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Filipina (Irish saint)
Filipina helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
What names sound and feel like Filipina?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Filipina also consider these
How is Filipina written in other languages?
Gender variants of Filipina
Philippos ANCIENT GREEKPhilippos BIBLICAL GREEKPhilippus BIBLICAL LATINPhilip BIBLICALFilip BULGARIANFelip CATALANFilip CROATIANFilip CZECHFilip DANISHPhilip DANISHFilip DUTCHFilippus DUTCHFlip DUTCHPhilip DUTCHPhil ENGLISHPhilip ENGLISHPhillip ENGLISHPip ENGLISHFilip FINNISHVilppu FINNISHPhilippe FRENCHPhilipp GERMANFilippos GREEKFilip HUNGARIANFülöp HUNGARIANPilib IRISHFilippo ITALIANFilips LATVIANPilypas LITHUANIANFilip MACEDONIANPiripi MAORIFilip NORWEGIANPhilip NORWEGIANFilippu OLD CHURCH SLAVICFilip POLISHBRAZILIAN(Felipe PORTUGUESEFelipinho PORTUGUESEFilipe PORTUGUESEFilip ROMANIANFilipp RUSSIANFilib SCOTTISHFilip SERBIANFilip SLOVAKFilip SLOVENEFelipe SPANISHFilip SWEDISHPhilip SWEDISHPylyp UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Filipina
What does the name Filipina mean?
Filipina means "A Irish name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Irish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Filipina?
Filipina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Filipina?
Filipina originates from Irish tradition. Irish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Filipina?
Filipina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Irish heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Filipina a common or rare name?
Filipina is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
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