Phillis
Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phillis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,684 babies have been named Phillis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phillis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,338 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,338
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Phillis
Phillis is a girl name .
Is Phillis a boy or girl name? Phillis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,338 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,528. Phillis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Phillis is currently ranked #17,338 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phillis include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Lis, Lisy, Lisie, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Phillis include Philomena, Philippa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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