Nyx Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Nyx – Meaning: night (personified as the primordial goddess of night) – Origin: Greek – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: NIKS

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Nyx comes from Greek mythology, where she was the primordial goddess of night — and the name itself simply means "night." It's short and direct, just three letters, with a meaning that doesn't need any unpacking. If you want a name that says exactly what it means without added symbolism, Nyx does that.

Meaning & Origin of Nyx

Meaning: Night (personified as the primordial goddess of night).

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Nyx

Phonetic: NIKS   IPA: /nɪks/

Popularity of Nyx

Nyx has stayed rare in Social Security data from 2008 to 2024: its best year was 2022, when it ranked #2243 with 84 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #2704 with 64 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Nyx mean?

Night (personified as the primordial goddess of night). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nyx)

How do you pronounce Nyx?

Nyx is pronounced NIKS (IPA: /nɪks/).

Is Nyx a popular name right now?

Nyx peaked at #2243 in 2022 and is ranked #2704 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)

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