US Popularity:4509
Origin:Greek
Meaning:lover of horses
Pippa is a girl’s name that comes from the Greek words philos, meaning “loving,” and hippo, meaning “horse.” Together, they mean “lover of horses.” While Pippa is often used as a nickname or diminutive of Philippa, Penelope, or even Philippine, it can also be a given name in its own right. It was popularized by Pippa Middleton, English socialite and sister to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

How Popular Is The Name Pippa?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Pippa is currently #1320 on The Bump
Girl:Pippa is currently #940 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Pippa is currently #4509 in U.S. births
Girl:Pippa is currently #2537 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2537
in 2023
- 589
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Pippa

  • Behind the Name, Pippa, October 2012

  • Behind the Name, Philip, May 2020

  • WordSense Dictionary, Pippa

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