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Girl Name

Phyllis

"From Greek 'phyllis', meaning 'leaf' or 'foliage'."

Ranked #8282 for girls

About the Name Phyllis

Meaning

From Greek 'phyllis', meaning 'leaf' or 'foliage'.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

P

Girl Rank

#8282

Phyllis is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "From Greek 'phyllis', meaning 'leaf' or 'foliage'." and Currently ranked #8282 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

#57884
1950
#25772
1960
#3843
1970
#1430
1980
#686
1990
#295
2000
#196
2010
#66
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Phyllis

  • PD Phyllis Diller (comedian)
  • PG Phyllis George (beauty queen)

Names Similar to Phyllis

Phillis

Girl

Greek name from 'phyllis' meaning 'foliage' or 'greenery', symbolizing nature and growth.

Iris

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Rainbow, colorful, messenger of gods

Lillian

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Lily flower. Symbolizes purity, innocence, and refined beauty.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
P
Origin
Greek

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