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Phylisha

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How to Pronounce Phylisha

Pronounced fih-LEE-shah /fɪˈliː.ʃə/High

Meaning: Phylisha is a creative phonetic respelling of Felicia, from the Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate.' The Ph- opening and -isha ending reflect a wider late-1980s pattern of restyling classic Latin names with fresh spellings.Medium

In 30 seconds: Phylisha is a phonetic spelling of Felicia, the Latin name meaning 'happy, fortunate.' It appeared in the late 1980s, peaking around 1989 (said fih-LEE-shah).
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningPhylisha is a creative phonetic respelling of Felicia, from the Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate.' The Ph- opening and -isha ending reflect a wider late-1980s pattern of restyling classic Latin names with fresh spellings.
U.S. rank (2000)#16927 ↘ Falling
2000 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919722000

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

Phylisha respells Felicia, from the Latin felix, 'happy, fortunate.' The name reflects a late-1980s American pattern of restyling established Latin and Greek names with unconventional openings like Ph- and soft -isha endings, giving a classic root a fresh, distinctive look.

Phylisha stayed rare next to the standard Felicia spelling, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1989, and it faded by the early 2000s. A girl named Phylisha then would be in her mid-thirties today.

Did you know? Phylisha carries the same Latin root as the word felicity -- felix, 'happy' -- dressed up with the trendy Ph- opening and -isha ending popular among American girls' names of its era.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Phylisha — Phonetic respelling of Felicia; Latin felix 'happy, fortunate'

Variations

FeliciaFelishaPhelisha

Nicknames

FeeLisha

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If you like Phylisha…

Felicia— the standard Latin spelling of the same name
Felisha— the most common alternate phonetic spelling
Alicia— a like -icia ending Latin-rooted name
Monisha— a like 1980s -isha ending American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Phylisha mean?

It is a phonetic spelling of Felicia, from the Latin felix, meaning 'happy, fortunate.'

How do you pronounce Phylisha?

It is said fih-LEE-shah /fɪˈliː.ʃə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Phylisha a boy or girl name?

Phylisha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Phylisha?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the late 1980s, well behind the standard Felicia.

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