What does the name Phyllis mean?

The name Phyllis means "Greenery".

What is the origin of the name Phyllis?

Phyllis is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 13 babies were named Phyllis in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Phyllis is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 13 ↘

All-Time Total: 319,681

Peak Year: 1947

Phyllis is of Greek origin, derived from the word "phullon" meaning "leaf."

Girl names closely related to Phyllis

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Boy names closely related to Phyllis

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Births per year in the United States

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