Solis

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOH-lis /ˈsoʊ.lɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin solis, 'of the sun' (the genitive of sol). It is also a well-known Spanish surname. A bright, sunlit name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunlit name: Solis means 'of the sun' (said 'SOH-lis'). Bright and warm.

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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish

MeaningFrom the Latin solis, 'of the sun' (the genitive of sol). It is also a well-known Spanish surname. A bright, sunlit name.

U.S. rank (2023)#8171 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Solis comes from the Latin for 'of the sun,' and is also a Spanish surname. It reads bright and sunlit - rare as a first name in the U.S. (said 'SOH-lis').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Solis is Latin for 'of the sun' - and a familiar Spanish surname - a bright, warm name carrying light at its root (said 'SOH-lis').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Solis — Latin solis 'of the sun'; also a Spanish surname

Variations

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Nicknames

SolLis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solis mean?

Solis is Latin for 'of the sun,' and also a Spanish surname.

How do you pronounce Solis?

It's said SOH-lis /ˈsoʊ.lɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Solis a boy or girl name?

Solis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Solis?

Solis is extremely rare in the U.S.