Pippa
pip-uh
US Popularity:4396
Origin:Greek
Meaning:lover of horses
Pippa is a girl’s name that comes from the Greek words philos, meaning “loving,” and hippo, meaning “horse.” Together, they mean “lover of horses.” While Pippa is often used as a nickname or diminutive of Philippa, Penelope, or even Philippine, it can also be a given name in its own right. It was popularized by Pippa Middleton, English socialite and sister to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
How Popular Is The Name Pippa?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Pippa is currently #1320 on The Bump
Girl:Pippa is currently #940 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Pippa is currently #4396 in U.S. births
Girl:Pippa is currently #2475 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#2475
in 2024
+ 62
from 2023
Sources
Name Doctor, Pippa
Behind the Name, Pippa, October 2012
Behind the Name, Philip, May 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Pippa
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