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Dallis

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How to Pronounce Dallis

Pronounced DAL-iss /ˈdæl.ɪs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Dallas — from a Scottish place-name, variously 'a meadow dwelling' and 'the dale house' (and the Texas city); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A meadow dwelling; from Dallas: Dallis spells Dallas. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowScottish, English
MeaningA spelling of Dallas — from a Scottish place-name, variously 'a meadow dwelling' and 'the dale house' (and the Texas city); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6429 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 839

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dallis is a spelling of Dallas — from a Scottish place-name, variously 'a meadow dwelling' and 'the dale house' (dol, 'a meadow', plus gais, 'a dwelling'; also the Texas city; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Dal).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, a-meadow-dwelling at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dallas is a Scottish place-name, variously 'a meadow dwelling' and 'the dale house' (and the Texas city) — Dallis is a -is spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAL-iss').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Dallas — place-name; routes layered

Variations

DallasDallysDalys

Nicknames

Dal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dallis mean?

Dallis spells Dallas — Scottish 'a meadow dwelling; the dale house'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dallis?

It's said DAL-iss /ˈdæl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dallis a boy or girl name?

Dallis is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Dallis?

Dallis is a rare name in the U.S.

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