Girl · #15,031 in 2026

Phylisha

Name: Popularity of the name Phylisha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Phylisha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,031

Peak Rank

#4,670 (1989)

Total Babies

135

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2000

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#4670

Peak Rank

135

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Phylisha

Phylisha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 19 Phylishas were born — ranking #4,670 that year. As of 2026, Phylisha ranks #15,031 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Phylishas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Phylisha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Phylisha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Phylicia
Felicia
Felisha
Falasha
Felecia
Foolish
Fleshy
Flecha
Flashy
Foliage
Filing
Foolishly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phylisha

What does the name Phylisha mean?

Phylisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Phylisha in 2026?

In 2026, Phylisha ranks #15,031 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Phylisha most popular?

Phylisha reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #4,670 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Phylisha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Phylisha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Phylisha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phylisha include Marra, Belkis, Shantele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phylisha

Phylisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Phylisha's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #4,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Phylisha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.