Phillipa is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Philippus', meaning 'lover of horses'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was often used among nobility due to its association with St. Philip, one of the twelve apostles in Christianity. The variant spelling 'Philippa' is also commonly used.
The name Phillipa experienced its highest popularity between 2011 and 2014, with a total of 31 births recorded during this period. Prior to the late 1900s, there was minimal usage of the name, with only four instances of it appearing in records from 1917 to 1964. The overall popularity of Phillipa appears to have declined since its peak in recent years, as indicated by the lower number of births recorded between 2019 and 2021 (totaling 11).