Philena comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning Love of friendship and kindness..
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How popular is Philena?
1919peak year
Philena entered U.S. records in 1884, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1919, 10 babies received the name (ranked #3177). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 143 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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