US Popularity:11567
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Lover of mankind
If baby is more of a lover than a fighter, Philana is a lovely choice! Meaning “lover of mankind,” Philana has Greek roots, with connections to the name Philippa. With a name like this, baby is sure to embrace the people around them with open arms and be the model of kindness, peace, and generosity. You might recognize this moniker from the likes of author Philana Marie Boles, or even from the role-playing video game Philana and the Elixir of Life.

Philana Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2008
#26497
in 2008
+ 1793
from 2005
In comparison to the previous year's data
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