Nyx vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Nyx or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Zai mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Nyx and Zai boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.