Girl Name · Greek Origin
Filomena
Filomena is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Lover of song". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Filomena often also consider Filemon.
Filomena meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lover of song
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Filomena to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Filomena as F·I·L·O·M·E·N·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Filomena is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Filomena variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Filomenaa, Filomenae, Filomenay, Filomen.
- Nicknames: Filo and F.
- Middle names: Pair Filomena with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Filomena middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Filemon, Fleming, Faustina, Fiona, Florentina — full picks on the sibling names for Filomena guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Filomena? Browse our names like Filomena guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Filomena
What does the name Filomena mean?
Filomena means "Lover of song" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Filomena?
Filomena originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Filomena?
Filomena has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Filomena a boy's or girl's name?
Filomena is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Filomena in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Filomena sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Filomena?
Names that share Filomena's sound and style include Filemon, Fleming, Faustina, Fiona, Florentina.
What middle names pair well with Filomena?
Good middle-name fits for Filomena pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Filomena is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Filomena is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Filomena?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Filomena share its rhythm without rhyming — Filemon, Fleming, Faustina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.