Girl Name · Greek Origin
Phillis
Phillis is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Phillis is a girl baby name of Greek origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Phillis often also consider Phyllis.
Phillis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Phillis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Phillis to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Phillis as P·H·I·L·L·I·S, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Phillis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Phillis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Phillisa, Phillise, Phillisy, Philli.
- Nicknames: Phil and P.
- Middle names: Pair Phillis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Phillis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Phyllis, Phylicia, Pleas, Ples, Phillip — full picks on the sibling names for Phillis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Phillis? Browse our names like Phillis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Phillis
What does the name Phillis mean?
Phillis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Phillis?
Phillis originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Phillis?
Phillis has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Phillis a boy's or girl's name?
Phillis is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Phillis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Phillis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Phillis?
Names that share Phillis's sound and style include Phyllis, Phylicia, Pleas, Ples, Phillip.
What middle names pair well with Phillis?
Good middle-name fits for Phillis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Phillis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Phillis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Phillis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Phillis share its rhythm without rhyming — Phyllis, Phylicia, Pleas all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.