Nyx
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Nyx is a Greek name meaning “night”. It is a uncommon name, primarily used for girls, with 82.19% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Nyx
Nyx is a name of Ancient Greek origin, representing the primordial deity of the night. In Greek Mythology, she is described as one of the oldest entities to emerge from Chaos, holding significant influence over the cosmos. The name serves as a personification of the nocturnal sky, and its usage as a given name has historically referenced this mythological power.
Meaning Comments
- P056ctoqwdwe: In German "nix" means "nothing". I would not use this name.
- Fsetgserjhsj: In Greek Mythology, the goddess Nyx was the only person Zeus ever feared.
- Necrotriton: In mythology, Nyx is the mother of day (from night comes day), sleep, dreams, the Fates and the Furies, and the goddess Nemesis, among others. She is sometimes said to be the mother of Charon, the ferry-man for the souls crossing Acheron.
Gender Usage of the Name Nyx
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Nyx is primarily used as a name for girls. Approximately 82.19% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Nyx
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Nyx is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 536K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.33M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 188K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.01M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Nyx ranked #2,772 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #3,699 in 2024 — an improvement of 927 places. Nyx shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,772 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #13,351 in 2013. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 643 places (from #3,415 to #2,772).
Name StyleMethodology
Nyx is classified as Modern Girl Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 84% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Nyx
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- N — Girl Names Starting with N
- Ends with
- x — Girl Names Ending in “x”
Name AestheticMethodology
Nyx is a single-syllable name with a sharp, sibilant ending, creating a concise and evocative sound. It is firmly rooted in Greek mythology as the personification of the night, establishing a distinct Dark & Gothic and Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Nyx
Middle names used with NyxMethodology
Nyx is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Nyx Marie · Nyx Rose · Nyx Gloria
Middle name suggestions for NyxMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Nyx is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Nyx Myers · Nyx Monae · Nyx Megan · Nyx Moody · Nyx Monay. View all 264 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Nyx
Greek Mythology AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Greek Mythology Girl Names, Nyx shares its name with Νύξ, immortal from the Nature & Element Deities of Greek mythology. The primeval goddess of night
Names Similar to Nyx
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ngozi · Nixie · Nicci · View all 8 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Alice · Grace · Frances · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Nyx”
Dictionary Meaning of "Nyx"Methodology
alternative spelling of Nix
More Info
How to Spell Nyx in ASL
- N
- y
- x
Comments on the name Nyx
3 comments
Rushketoxto
Could be used as a nickname for Phoenix! 🐦🔥.
Kittywon5000
Nyx is the name of a character from Fire Emblem: Fates.
Rereantipope
Nyx is the name of the head tooth fairy in the movie Tooth Fairy 2, who turned Larry Guthrie (portrayed by Larry the Cable Guy) into a pink tooth fairy.