Phyllisa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Phyllisa

What is the meaning of the name Phyllisa ?

The baby name Phyllisa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /fɪˈlɪsə/ (fi-LIS-ə).

Phyllisa is Greek in Origin.

Phyllisa is a modern elaboration of Phyllis, ultimately from Greek Phyllis (Φύλλις), derived from phyllon, “leaf.” In mythology, Phyllis is a Thracian princess linked to Demophon, and her name became a pastoral emblem in classical and later European literature. Carried into English through Renaissance and Elizabethan poetry, Phyllis settled into regular use by the 17th century and peaked in popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States and Britain. Phyllisa likely emerged in the later 20th century, aligning the traditional base with the contemporary -a ending.

The meaning centers on “leafy; foliage; green growth.” Variants and near-forms include Phyllis, Phylis, Phyliss, Phyllissa, Phillisa, and the rarer Filis; diminutives include Phyl, Phyllie, Lissa, and Lisa. While Phyllisa remains uncommon, it offers botanical resonance and vintage lineage with a mellower, lyrical finish.

⚙ Phyllisa is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 1 recorded use, across 1 country.