Phyliss
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phyliss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 964 babies have been named Phyliss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phyliss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,017 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,017
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Phyliss
Phyliss is a girl name .
Phyliss is currently ranked #29,017 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phyliss include Phy, Phyl, Phyly, Phylie, Iss, Issy, Issie, Phie, and Phykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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