Kali vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kali

Boy #4,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black, dark; time"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu South Asian Hawaiian American

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Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Kali Rank #4,235

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4235 for Kali.

Is Kali or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Kali at #4235 in the United States.

What do Kali and Nyx mean?

Kali means "black, dark; time" (Sanskrit origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Kali and Nyx boy or girl names?

Kali is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.