Phyllisia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Phyllisia
Phyllisia is derived from the Greek root "phyllon" meaning "leaf," making the name literally mean "of the leaves" or "leafy." The suffix "-isia" is a Latinized feminine ending commonly used in scientific nomenclature and classical name formation.
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Etymology
Phyllisia is derived from the Greek root "phyllon" meaning "leaf," making the name literally mean "of the leaves" or "leafy." The suffix "-isia" is a Latinized feminine ending commonly used in scientific nomenclature and classical name formation.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities in the United States, and has no strong historical religious association; it gained modest popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century as part of a broader trend of creating or adapting Greek-rooted names.
Phyllisia currently ranks #14,754 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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