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Nyx Unisex

Popularity: #886 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNIKS / /nɪks/

Greek; English

Meaning

night (Greek); goddess of night (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night, representing darkness and mystery. The name has been adopted in English-speaking cultures, often symbolizing beauty and enigma associated with the night.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Nix
  • Nyxie

International Variants

  • Nix (German)
  • Nyk (Scandinavian)

Famous people named Nyx

Nyx — a character in various mythologies.

Nyx — a name used in literature.

Fictional characters named Nyx

Nyx — character in 'The Sandman' series.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nyx was first seen in the United States in 2008. Nyx has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Nyx has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nyx (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
54%
FL 6
46%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20085
20095
20119
201320
201414
201516
201612
201716
201823
201934
202039
202161
202284
202365
202464