The baby name Dillis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɪlɪs/ (DIL-iss).
Dillis is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Dillis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɪlɪs/ (DIL-iss).
Dillis is Welsh in Origin.
Dillis is a Welsh feminine name, generally regarded as a spelling variant or Anglicized form of Dilys. It derives from the Welsh adjective dilys, meaning "genuine," "authentic," or "true," a term seen in medieval legal and poetic texts. The name carries a warm, simple sound typical of Welsh -ys/-is endings. The adjective remains current in modern Welsh with the same sense.
Use as a given name rose in Wales from the late 19th century during the Welsh cultural revival, with Dillis appearing sporadically in records as a phonetic spelling alongside the standard Dilys. Variants include Dilys (standard) and Dylis; short forms include Dil and Dilly. Well-known bearers, such as critic Dilys Powell and poet Dilys Cadwaladr, generally use the Dilys form, but their visibility sustains Dillis as a recognized, meaningful choice.
Dillis is exceptionally rare. There are only 15 recorded uses on record, spread over 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Dillis is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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