Phyllis: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Phyllis – Meaning: leaf, foliage – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: FIL-is


Phyllis is an Ancient Greek girl's name meaning “leaf, foliage”. It appears in 5 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Phyllis

Meaning: Leaf, foliage.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Phyllis

Phonetic: FIL-is   IPA: /ˈfɪlɪs/

Popularity of Phyllis

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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