Lover of mankind
Derived from the Greek elements 'philos' meaning 'loving' and 'anthropos' meaning 'mankind'. It is a feminine variation of the name Philander, though it is much rarer in modern usage. The name conveys a sense of altruism and deep affection for humanity.
Less common today
Philana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,623 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
