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Memphis

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Meaning

"Ancient City Name"

Memphis is a place-derived name referencing the ancient Egyptian city known through Greek sources, and its lexical meaning is unclear in English use.

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Popularity History of Memphis

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1599Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1599

Memphis was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-435

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Memphis Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Memphis.

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Memie
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Memp
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Similar Names to Memphis

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Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
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Ann

“Grace, Favor”

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Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

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Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

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Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

#221
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Anita

“Grace Favor”

#1463
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Annette

“Grace”

#1304
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Agnes

“Pure”

#1063
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Baby Name Lists That Include Memphis

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Memphis, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Egyptian
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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