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Phylis

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Pronounced FIL-is /ˈfɪl.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Phylis is a spelling of Phyllis, from the Greek phyllon ('leaf, foliage'); in myth Phyllis was a princess turned into an almond tree.Low

In 30 seconds: A leafy variant: Phylis echoes Phyllis, 'green branch' (said 'FIL-is'). Soft, classical, and vintage.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningPhylis is a spelling of Phyllis, from the Greek phyllon ('leaf, foliage'); in myth Phyllis was a princess turned into an almond tree.
U.S. rank (1985)#11953 ↘ Falling
1985 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1949
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,342

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194918961985

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

Phylis is a variant of Phyllis (Greek, 'foliage; green branch'), tied to a myth of a princess turned almond tree. It crested near 1949 before fading (said 'FIL-is').

It became uncommon as the standard Phyllis prevailed. Gentle, classical, and period.

Did you know? Phylis was most common around 1949, a period spelling of the then-popular Phyllis.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Phylis — Variant of Phyllis; Greek 'foliage'

Variations

PhyllisPhillisPhylis

Nicknames

PhylLissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Phylis mean?

Phylis varies Phyllis, from the Greek for 'foliage' or 'green branch.'

How do you pronounce Phylis?

It's said FIL-is /ˈfɪl.ɪs/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Phylis a comeback name?

It's uncommon today; Phyllis is the more familiar spelling.

How popular is Phylis?

Phylis was a modest variant favorite around the late nineteen-forties and has been uncommon since.

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