Phylisa is likely a variant influenced by Phyllis, from Greek, meaning "green bough" or "foliage."
Phylisa is likely a variant influenced by Phyllis, from Greek, meaning green bough or foliage. That botanical root gives the name a soft natural resonance. It feels gentle and feminine without being fragile. Phylisa has the familiar structure of older Greek-derived names, but the spelling makes it feel slightly newer and more personal.