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Phyllis

female

Meaning

"Green Shoot"

Phyllis is a Greek name connected to foliage and growth, later adopted into English naming during classical revivals.

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Popularity History of Phyllis

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8282Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#8282

Phyllis was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+4844

better than 2023

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

Phyllis Nicknames

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Similar Names to Phyllis

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“Messenger; Angel”

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Audrey

“Noble Strength”

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Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Phyllis

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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