Nyx
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Nyx
In Greek mythology, Nyx was a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night, giving this name a dark yet mystical feel. She is often depicted as one of the first deities, an offspring of Chaos who appears in black robes and whom even Zeus fears to anger.
Nyx for girls#2577 US
Similar in sound to Nicks (or Nicky) and to Onyx, Phoenix, Lennyx, Pixie, and Trixie, some may associate it too strongly with the word nix (meaning "nothing", "refuse" or "put an end to"), or to the make-up brand, Nyx. It was nevertheless chosen for nearly 70 girls (and 30 boys) in the US in a recent year.
Nyx for boys#4015 US
Nyx is the name of the Greek goddess of the night, and while it does lean feminine in the US, 27 boys did receive the name in a recent year compared to 69 girls.
Short, snappy, and distinctive in appearance, Nyx may appeal as an alternative to Knox, Nicholas, Onyx, Lennox, and Phoenix but also sits outside the Top 1000.
Pronounced NIKS.
As of October 2026, Nyx ranked #2577 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2243 in 2022, Nameberry popularity #505.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,242 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,766 | 39 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,811 | 61 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,243 | 84 | #4,260 | 25 |
| 2023 | #2,693 | 65 | #4,301 | 25 |
| 2024 | #2,704 | 64 | #4,144 | 26 |
| 2025 | #2,577 | 68 | #4,015 | 27 |
World rankings
Nyx for girls
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