Phyllis

Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihs ]

Girl Name #8,654 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Phyllis is a girl name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-IHL-ihs.

Parents who love the name Phyllis often also consider Phoebe, Phebe, Philomena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,654
Total SSA Count: 13

Nicknames

Phy Phyie Phylie Phyly

Also a Boy Name

Phyllis is also used as a boy name, ranked #13959.

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Similar Names

Phoebe Phebe Philomena Philip Phillip Phil Philo Phineas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phyllis

Is Phyllis a boy or girl name?

Phyllis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8654. As a boy name, it is ranked #13959. Phyllis is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Phyllis?

Phyllis is pronounced f-IHL-ihs.

How popular is the name Phyllis?

Phyllis is currently ranked #8654 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Phyllis?

Common nicknames for Phyllis include Phy, Phyie, Phylie, and Phyly.

Is Phyllis a common or rare name?

Phyllis is an uncommon name, ranked #8654 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Phyllis

Phyllis is a girl name .

Is Phyllis a boy or girl name? Phyllis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,654 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,959. Phyllis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Phyllis is currently ranked #8,654 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Phyllis include Phy, Phyie, Phylie, and Phyly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.