Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Philomena Updated November 6, 2025 by Jennifer M. Philomena Gender: Female Origin: Greek Meaning: Strong Friend ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Philomena? The name Philomena is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Strong Friend. People who like the name Philomena also like: Lydia, Genevieve, Iris, Violet, Penelope, Persephone, Charlotte, Theodore, Augustus, Sebastian, Oscar, Gabriel, Henry, Nathaniel Names like Philomena: Plinio, Philemon, Philana, Plamen, Pililani, Paloma, Pollyanna, Pelham, Palma, Pilan, Phalen, Polina, Polyhymnia, Pualani, Palani, Plum, Phailin, Pillan, Paulina, Palomino, Pauline, Philena, Pelumi Stats for the Name Philomena Philomena is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Philomena is currently not ranked in U.S. births