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Filomena

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Pronounced fee-loh-MEH-nah /ˌfi.loʊˈmɛ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian/Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend/love', plus menos, 'strength' (or 'beloved')Medium

In 30 seconds: Friend of strength: Filomena is the Italian Philomena — 'lover of strength' (or 'beloved'). Saintly, ornate, and warm.
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Origin HighGreek, Italian
MeaningItalian/Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend/love', plus menos, 'strength' (or 'beloved')
U.S. rank (2025)#4485 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,549

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Filomena is an Italian and Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend, love', plus menos, 'strength' (or read 'beloved'). Borne by St Philomena, it's a saintly, ornate name.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Portuguese families. Rare, friend-of-strength at the root, and ornate.

Did you know? Philomena joins Greek philos ('friend, love') with menos ('strength') — 'friend/lover of strength' (St Philomena); Filomena is the Italian and Portuguese form.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Philomena — root etymology

Variations

PhilomenaFilumenaFilomina

Nicknames

MenaFila

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If you like Filomena…

Philomena— the standard form
Carmela— a companion Italian classic
Rosalia— another ornate Italian name
Fabiana— a fellow Italian choice
Caterina— shares Filomena's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Filomena mean?

Filomena is the Italian Philomena — Greek 'friend/lover of strength' (or 'beloved').

How do you pronounce Filomena?

It's said fee-loh-MEH-nah /ˌfi.loʊˈmɛ.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Filomena a boy or girl name?

Filomena is a girl's name.

How popular is Filomena?

Filomena is a rare name in the U.S.

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