US Popularity:11732
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Night; Wash
Nix is a gender-neutral name with Greek and German origins that is sure to help baby embrace the beauty of the darkness. A variant spelling of Nyx, this name translates to “night.” Nix is inspired by the Greek Goddess Nyx, the daughter of Chaos and the personification of night, making for unique creative inspiration for baby throughout their life. In Germanic mythology, Nix are mentioned as water spirits similar to merpeople, whose name comes from nikwus, meaning “wash.” No matter how you spell it, the name Nix will surely give baby’s life a touch of magic.

Nix Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nix is currently #3709 on The Bump
Boy:Nix is currently #2065 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Nix is currently #2508 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nix is currently #11732 in U.S. births
Boy:Nix is currently #5572 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
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in 2023
No change
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