Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Greenery or foliage, Green Leaves, Leafy Foliage
Pronunciation: FIH-liss, /ˈfɪlɪs/, F IH L IH S
Popularity Rank: #5,092
Phyllis is of Greek origin and means 'greenery' or 'foliage'. In Greek mythology, Phyllis was a girl who was transformed into an almond tree after being abandoned by her lover.
The name Phyllis is of Greek origin and means Greenery or foliage, Green Leaves, Leafy Foliage, Green Bough. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Phyllis is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: FIH-liss
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈfɪlɪs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F IH L IH S
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Phyllis is recorded 11,469 times globally, ranking it as the 5,092th most common name worldwide.
Phyllis is most prevalent in United States of America, with 6,791 occurrences, making it the 738th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Phyllis is found among 1 in every 196 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #738 | 1 : 266 |
| United Kingdom | #1,214 | 1 : 586 |
| South Africa | #2,507 | 1 : 3,239 |
| Hong Kong | #618 | 1 : 764 |
| Ireland | #476 | 1 : 196 |
| Singapore | #906 | 1 : 1,375 |
| Canada | #1,365 | 1 : 934 |
| Malaysia | #5,353 | 1 : 9,216 |
| Ghana | #658 | 1 : 973 |
| Netherlands | #5,636 | 1 : 5,269 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Phyllis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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