Rhys is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5764 in 2001 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 62 births ranking #2780. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 150.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 90,028 girls born was named Rhys. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Rhys is a classic Welsh name meaning ardour or enthusiasm. It has a compact elegance and feels both traditional and modern at once.
The name has deep roots in Welsh history and later gained wider use through the growing popularity of Celtic names. Its clean shape has helped it travel especially well.