Kix

While many Americans will likely think of the cereal brand, Kixhas been featuring in the US stats since 2009, given to a handful of boys each year. In a recent count, it was given to 16 boys, though more than 20 were born back in 2022.

The airport code Kansai International airport in Japan, the name of an American hard rock band from the 80s, the stage name of country artist Kix Brooks, the nickname of Madness saxophonist Lee Jay Thompson, Kix is likely used as a punchy alternative to the likes of Pax, Rex, Jax, and Knox.

It may also be a trendy spelling of "Kicks", which connects it to sport, guns, and thrills, which may be part of the appear for some.

Pronounced KIKS.

As of October 2026, Kix ranked #5505 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4790 for boys in 2022.