Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Philena Updated January 22, 2026 by Jennifer M. Philena Gender: Female Origin: Greek Meaning: Lover Of Mankind ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Philena? The name Philena is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Lover Of Mankind. People who like the name Philena also like: Coralie, Cytheria, Philantha, Erimentha, Philippa, Thisbe, Phillipa, Conner, Gallagher, Eric, Deo, Grayson, Erasmus, Aidan Names like Philena: Paulina, Philemon, Pualani, Pililani, Plamen, Palma, Pollyanna, Polina, Pillan, Pelham, Plum, Pauline, Philomena, Palani, Polyhymnia, Plinio, Pilan, Phailin, Phalen, Philana, Paloma, Palomino, Pelumi Stats for the Name Philena Philena is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Philena is currently not ranked in U.S. births