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Memphys

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Pronounced MEM-fis /ˈmɛm.fɪs/High

Meaning: A respelling of Memphis, the Tennessee city named for the ancient Egyptian capital — the Greek rendering of an Egyptian name for the city. Used as a given name it is a place name, and it leans to boys in the U.S.; we note both plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: Memphys respells Memphis — the Tennessee city, named for the ancient Egyptian capital. A place name, and one that leans to boys, which we note (said 'MEM-fis').
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA respelling of Memphis, the Tennessee city named for the ancient Egyptian capital — the Greek rendering of an Egyptian name for the city. Used as a given name it is a place name, and it leans to boys in the U.S.; we note both plainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14625 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320132024

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

Memphys is a modern respelling of Memphis. The Tennessee city, home of blues and soul, was named after the ancient Egyptian capital, whose name comes down to us through Greek. As a personal name it functions as a place name, not a word with a settled personal meaning, and in the U.S. it leans to boys — we state both plainly (said 'MEM-fis').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, place-rooted, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Memphis, Tennessee, took its name from the ancient Egyptian capital on the Nile — the Greek rendering of an Egyptian name. As a given name it rides the music of Memphis, and it leans to boys, which we note (said 'MEM-fis').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Memphys — Memphis respelling; place name; boy-lean noted

Variations

MemphisMemfis

Nicknames

MemFi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Memphys mean?

Memphys is a respelling of Memphis, the Tennessee city named for the ancient Egyptian capital. As a given name it is a place name rather than a word with a settled meaning.

How do you pronounce Memphys?

It's said MEM-fis /ˈmɛm.fɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Memphys a boy or girl name?

Memphys is used here as a girl's name, but Memphis leans to boys in the U.S. — we note the lean.

How popular is Memphys?

This spelling is rare; Memphis is more familiar and is used more often for boys.

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