NAME PROFILE

Philo

A name meaning 'plum' or 'logic' in Vietnamese, and often associated with 'lily' or 'light' in Western contexts. It describes a personality that is both logically sharp and creatively vibrant, blooming with clarity and a natural, understated elegance.

Key Stats

Total births390
GenderMale (2% / 98%)
Peak year2018
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1918
Most recent2018
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 50%MI — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Ly Qui Khanh (Fashion Designer) · Ly Nha Ky (Actress and Philanthropist) · Ly Hung (Actor) · Ly Lan (Writer and Translator) · Ly Hoang Nam (Professional Tennis Player)

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