Fenix Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Fenix

Fenix is a spelling variation of the place name and mythological name Phoenix, possibly inspired by the Romani form, Fennix, or the Spanish Fénix. Derived from Greek and meaning "dark red", the phoenix is an immortal bird that, having lived for a number of centuries, would be consumed by fire and rise from its own ashes.

Fenix for boys#2013 US

Associated with rejuvenation and fresh starts, the traditional Phoenix has proved popular throughout the 2000s, while Fenix has been more quietly used, given to around 75 boys and 20 girls each year.

Fenix for girls#6629 US

Derived from Greek and meaning "dark red", the phoenix is an immortal bird that, having lived for a number of centuries, would be consumed by fire and rise from its own ashes.

Associated with rejuvenation and fresh starts, the traditional Phoenix has proved popular throughout the 2000s, while Fenix has been more quietly used, given to around 75 boys and 20 girls each year.

Pronounced FEE-niks.

As of October 2026, Fenix ranked #2013 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1988 in 2021.

Popularity & trends

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

Actual · SSA

20142025

18802025

Data table

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#3,108	36	18.7
2015	#2,732	44	23
2016	#2,528	50	26.3
2017	#2,076	67	36.2
2018	#2,070	69	38
2019	#2,067	70	39
2020	#2,194	63	36.5
2021	#1,988	75	42.9
2022	#2,006	76	43.5
2023	#2,004	76	44.4
2024	#2,042	74	43
2025	#2,013	75	43.9