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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Night (personified as the primordial goddess of night)
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- NIKS
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
NIKSIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Nyx mean?
Night (personified as the primordial goddess of night). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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