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Rhys

female

Meaning

"Enthusiasm"

Traditional Welsh name meaning ardor or enthusiasm, long established in Wales and increasingly used internationally with retention of original spelling.

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Popularity History of Rhys

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3622Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3622

Rhys was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-809

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.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rhys

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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