The baby name Phyllis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪs/ (FIL-iss).
Phyllis is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Phyllis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪs/ (FIL-iss).
Phyllis is Greek in Origin.
From Greek Φύλλις, rooted in φύλλον ‘leaf,’ Phyllis means ‘foliage’ or ‘green bough.’ In Greek myth, Phyllis, a Thracian princess who loved Demophon, dies and becomes an almond tree that blossoms at his return, giving the name enduring associations with renewal, fidelity, and springtime.
Long used as a pastoral stock name in classical and later poetry, it was revived in Renaissance and Elizabethan verse and entered steady English use by the 17th century. Phyllis rose sharply in the Anglophone world in the early to mid-20th century, and now reads as a vintage classic. Variants include Phillis (traditional English; seen with poet Phillis Wheatley), Phylis, and the related forms Phyllida (English) and Fillide (Italian). Diminutives and nicknames range from Phyl/Phil to Phyllie. Pronounced FIL-iss.
| Phyllis Diller Phyllis Diller was a pioneering American comedian and actress, best known for her eccentric stage persona and self-deprecating humor. She starred in films like 'Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!' and lent her voice to animated features such as 'A Bug's Life'. Her unique style and laugh made her a trailblazer for female comedians in the entertainment industry. | P. D. James P. D. James was a British crime novelist best known for her detective fiction featuring Adam Dalgliesh. Born Phyllis Dorothy James White, she wrote acclaimed books including Cover Her Face, The Children of Men, and Death Comes to Pemberley. | Phyllis Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly was a prominent American politician and conservative activist, best known for her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. She authored the influential book 'A Choice Not an Echo' and founded the Eagle Forum, a conservative interest group. Schlafly played a significant role in shaping the conservative movement in the United States. |
| Phyllis Smith Phyllis Smith is best known for her role as Phyllis Vance on the popular television series 'The Office'. She also appeared in the film 'Inside Out', where she voiced the character Sadness. Her work on 'The Office' earned her widespread recognition and praise for her comedic talent. | Phyllis Logan Phyllis Logan is a British actor best known for her role as Mrs. Hughes in the popular television series Downton Abbey. She has also appeared in films like Secrets & Lies and Another Time, Another Place. Born in 1956 in the United Kingdom, she has had a distinguished career in both television and film. | Phyllis Hyman Phyllis Hyman was an American singer and actress, best known for her soulful voice and hits like 'You Know How to Love Me' and 'Living All Alone'. She also appeared in the Broadway musical 'Sophisticated Ladies', showcasing her talent on stage. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1990 | #1 | — | 542 |
| MT | 0 | #41 | 3 | 1,767 | |
| MO | 0 | #51 | 2 | 2,706 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #84 | 3 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #91 | 3 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #96 | 8 | 4,523 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #111 | 41 | 3,773 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #148 | 4 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #158 | 8 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #188 | 163 | 6,973 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| SG | 0 | #199 | 71 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #202 | 58 | 7,507 |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| PS | 0 | #223 | 4 | 5,692 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| GH | 0 | #229 | 15 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #231 | 7 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #232 | 20 | 7,056 |
| HK | 0 | #240 | 114 | 8,483 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #252 | 25 | 8,139 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #275 | 6 | 2,867 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #278 | 440 | 16,104 |
| IL | 0 | #279 | 4 | 6,291 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #290 | 337 | 18,916 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| MY | 0 | #295 | 36 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #298 | 52 | 8,829 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #323 | 7 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #356 | 6 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| ZA | 0 | #418 | 30 | 14,421 | |
| France | Girls | 2010 | #421 | 4 | 3,152 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #424 | 6 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #485 | 48 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #488 | 11 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #503 | 21 | 10,981 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #544 | 10 | 20,968 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #589 | 29 | 11,648 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #617 | 679 | 25,928 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #731 | 56 | 15,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #817 | 22 | 4,949 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #819 | 176 | 24,821 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #888 | 68 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #904 | 13 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #917 | 19 | 25,931 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #973 | 11 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,164 | 15 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,392 | 55 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Phyllis is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:
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