Nyx vs Kali

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black, dark; time"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu South Asian Hawaiian American

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Kali Rank #4,235

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

Is Nyx or Kali more popular?

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

What do Nyx and Kali mean?

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

Are Nyx and Kali boy or girl names?

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