Filomena

Filomena is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “loved.” In 2024 it was given to 29 girls in the United States.

Filomena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“loved”
Also spelled
Greek

About the name Filomena

Filomena belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “loved” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Greek.

In the United States, Filomena first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #427 in 1907, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 5,518 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Filomena in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#427 in 1907
Peak year
1923
Babies named Filomena in 2024
29
Total since 1880
5,518

Filomena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#4634 in 2021
Babies named Filomena in 2022
4
Total since 1996
12

Spellings & short forms

Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Filomena mean?

Filomena means “loved” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Filomena a boy or girl name?

Filomena is a girl name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Filomena?

Filomena comes from the Greek tradition. It is also spelled Greek.

How popular is the name Filomena?

Filomena first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #427 in 1907, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

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