b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Phelina

Quick answerPhelina is derived from the Irish name Fdelma or Félina, which comes from the Gaelic root meaning "always good" or "virtuous," combining elements related to goodness and feminine qualities.

Irish · Girl · 3 syllables

P
Top 1,000

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#960
Trend
Peak year2022
Syllables3
OriginIrish
LanguageGaelic
CultureIrish
ReligionCatholicism
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#960

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Phelina

Phelina is derived from the Irish name Fdelma or Félina, which comes from the Gaelic root meaning "always good" or "virtuous," combining elements related to goodness and feminine qualities.

Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

Phelina is derived from the Irish name Fdelma or Félina, which comes from the Gaelic root meaning "always good" or "virtuous," combining elements related to goodness and feminine qualities. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-Catholic cultures, with historical roots in medieval Ireland where it appeared among saints and noble families.

Phelina currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

Themesvirtue

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Irish names that sit beautifully beside Phelina

Similar names you might like

Names starting with P

Names that sound like Phelina

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Polina
Girl Russian

"Polina is a diminutive form of the Russian name Apollina, which derives from the Latin name Apollonia, meaning "of Apollo"…"

Global rank #33 View name
Paulina
Unisex Latin

"Paulina is the feminine form of the Latin name Paulus, derived from the Latin word "paulus" meaning "small" or "humble."…"

Global rank #56 View name
Pauline
Unisex French

"Pauline is the feminine form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The name originates…"

Global rank #57 View name
Paloma
Girl Spanish

"Paloma is a Spanish feminine given name meaning "dove," derived from the Latin word "palumba" or "columba." The name carries…"

Global rank #91 View name
Philomena
Girl English

"Philomena derives from Greek elements "philos" (loving) and "mene" (moon/strength), meaning "beloved" or "friend of strength." The name is primarily…"

Global rank #179 View name
Pauliina
Girl Finnish

"Pauliina is the Finnish feminine form of the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," derived from the Roman family…"

Global rank #196 View name
Phelim
Boy Irish

"Phelim is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Féilim, derived from the Old Irish element "fél" meaning "beauty" or…"

Global rank #415 View name
Paulin
Unisex French

"Paulin derives from the Latin name Paulinus, a diminutive form of Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," rooted in the Latin…"

Global rank #418 View name
Paulene
Girl English (Rare)

"The given name 'Paulene' is derived from the Latin name 'Paulina', meaning 'small' or 'humble', and is a feminine form…"

Global rank #429 View name
Paulien
Girl Dutch

"Paulien is a Dutch and Flemish feminine form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble."…"

Global rank #447 View name
Philine
Girl Greek

"Philine derives from the Greek name Φιλίνη (Philinē), formed from the root "philo-" meaning "lover of" or "fond of," combined…"

Global rank #481 View name
Poliana
Girl Portuguese (Brazilian)

"Poliana is derived from the Greek name Polyhymnia (Πολύμνια), one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, combining "poly" (many)…"

Global rank #488 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect