Meaning: Its source is phullis, a Greek name meaning "Greenery."

Popularity: The name Phylis ranked 1519th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: In Greek mythology, a character known by this name dies for love, then is transformed into an almond tree.