Gender: Female
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Enthusiasm, Rash, Ardent, Fiery, Zealous
Pronunciation: rees, /riːs/, R IY S
Popularity Rank: #6,570
Derived from the Welsh word 'rhys' meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'. It can also mean 'fiery warrior'.
The name Rhys is of Welsh origin and means Enthusiasm, Rash, Ardent, Fiery, Zealous, Enthusiastic or fiery warrior. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rhys is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, and 46 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rees
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /riːs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IY S
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Rhys is recorded 8,540 times globally, ranking it as the 6,570th most common name worldwide.
Rhys is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 7,454 occurrences, making it the 264th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Rhys is found among 1 in every 74 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #264 | 1 : 74 |
| United States of America | #7,319 | 1 : 5,912 |
| Canada | #2,489 | 1 : 1,935 |
| Ireland | #923 | 1 : 563 |
| South Africa | #8,878 | 1 : 17,764 |
| Singapore | #5,943 | 1 : 11,770 |
| France | #24,079 | 1 : 42,064 |
| Malaysia | #31,603 | 1 : 79,623 |
| Netherlands | #11,859 | 1 : 15,176 |
| Italy | #34,144 | 1 : 56,311 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rhys from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 26, 2024 01:45 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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