Filomena

Filomena: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Filomena

  • A female given name from the Romance languages Synonym of Philomena.

Etymology

From Latin Filumena, ultimately from Ancient Greek Φιλομήνη (Philomḗnē).

How popular is Filomena?

31U.S. babies in 2025
#427peak rank (1907)
5,550babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5,550 girls in the U.S. have been named Filomena. Its highest rank for girls was #427 in 1907. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Filomena FAQ

What does the name Filomena mean?

A female given name from the Romance languages Synonym of Philomena. From Latin Filumena, ultimately from Ancient Greek Φιλομήνη (Philomḗnē).

What is the origin of the name Filomena?

Filomena is listed as a name of Romance languages Synonym origin.

How popular is the name Filomena?

Since 1880, 5,550 girls in the U.S. have been named Filomena. Its highest rank for girls was #427 in 1907. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Filomena a boy or girl name?

Filomena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,550 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.