What origin is the name Iphis?

Iphis comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Iphis a popular name?

Iphis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Iphis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Iphis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Iphis

Q: Is Iphis a rare name?

Yes. Iphis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Iphis

Iphis

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Iphis is a greek boy's name meaning "Iphis refers to someone who hanged himself over unrequited love, describing a tragic response to love that was not returned.".

The meaning of Iphis is "Iphis refers to someone who hanged himself over unrequited love, describing a tragic response to love that was not returned." — a boy name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Iphis refers to someone who hanged himself over unrequited love, describing a tragic response to love that was not returned.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Iphis

Very rare in US records

What does Iphis mean?

Iphis is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Iphis refers to someone who hanged himself over unrequited love, describing a tragic response to love that was not returned.".