Phyliss

Phyliss is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Phyliss at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Phyliss

Phyliss belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Phyliss first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1000 in 1941, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,406 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Phyliss in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#1000 in 1941
Peak year
1951
Total since 1880
2,406

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Phyliss mean?

The meaning of Phyliss is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Phyliss a boy or girl name?

Phyliss is a girl name.

What origin is the name Phyliss?

Phyliss comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Phyliss?

Phyliss first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #1000 in 1941, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].