Unisex · #4,507 in 2026

Phoenyx

Alexander James Adams is an American singer, musician and songwriter in the Celtic and world music genres who blends mythical, fantasy, and traditional themes in performances, switching between instrumental fiddle and songs accompanied by guitar, bodhrán, and fiddle-playing. Adams has also been an artist in the field of filk music and won multiple Pegasus awards.

Current Rank
#4,507
Peak Rank
#2,627 (2020)
Total Babies
752
5-Yr Trend
-24%
👧 Girl peak #2,627 (752 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,924 (395 total)
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#2627
Peak Rank
752
Total Count
24
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#2924
Peak Rank
395
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Phoenyx

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Alexander James Adams is an American singer, musician and songwriter in the Celtic and world music genres who blends mythical, fantasy, and traditional themes in performances, switching between instrumental fiddle and songs accompanied by guitar, bodhrán, and fiddle-playing. Adams has also been an artist in the field of filk music and won multiple Pegasus awards.

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The Story of Phoenyx

As a girl name

Phoenyx first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 64 Phoenyxs were born — ranking #2,627 that year. As of 2026, Phoenyx ranks #4,507 for girls with 31 births, falling sharply (-24%). In total, more than 752 Phoenyxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Phoenyx first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 40 Phoenyxs were born — ranking #2,924 that year. As of 2026, Phoenyx ranks #5,970 for boys with 15 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 395 Phoenyxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Phoenyx

Phonetically similar names — useful when Phoenyx is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenyx

What does the name Phoenyx mean?
Alexander James Adams is an American singer, musician and songwriter in the Celtic and world music genres who blends mythical, fantasy, and traditional themes in performances, switching between instrumental fiddle and songs accompanied by guitar, bodhrán, and fiddle-playing. Adams has also been an artist in the field of filk music and won multiple Pegasus awards.
How popular is Phoenyx in 2026?
In 2026, Phoenyx ranks #4,507 among girls' names in the U.S., with 31 babies given the name that year.
When was Phoenyx most popular?
Phoenyx reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #2,627 that year with 64 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Phoenyx most popular?
Phoenyx has historically been most popular in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Phoenyx.
Is Phoenyx a unisex name?
Yes — Phoenyx is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 66% of Phoenyxs assigned female and 34% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Phoenyx?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phoenyx include Shyra, Haelynn, Nihan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phoenyx

Phoenyx is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 752 births in the dataset. Phoenyx's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #2,627. Use the chart and map above to compare Phoenyx's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.