Alyx

Q: Is Alyx a boy or girl name?

Alyx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #7997, and as a boy name it ranks #21939.

Q: How popular is the name Alyx?

Alyx is ranked #7997 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #7,997 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alyx is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Alyx often also consider Coda, Asuna, .

Popularity Over Time

#7,997

Current Rank

Peaked 1993 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,997
Total SSA Count: 14

Alternative Spellings

Alyssa #399 Alyson #1236 Alya #1285 Alyvia #1548 Alyna #2006 Alyana #2444 Alyza #2488 Alyah #2676

Middle Name Ideas

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Alyx Claire

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Alyx Alaia

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Alyx Eliza

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Alyx Maeve

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Alyx Daisy

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Also a Boy Name

Alyx is also used as a boy name, ranked #21939.

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Similar Names

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Coda Girl Italian/Latin Asuna Girl Japanese Laykin Girl Lakrisha Girl Revel Girl Tereza Girl Siyona Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alyx

Is Alyx a boy or girl name?

Alyx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7997. As a boy name, it is ranked #21939. Alyx is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Alyx?

Alyx is currently ranked #7997 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Alyx a common or rare name?

Alyx is an uncommon name, ranked #7997 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alyx

Alyx is a girl name .

Is Alyx a boy or girl name? Alyx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,997 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,939. Alyx is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alyx is currently ranked #7,997 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Alyx include Alyssa, Alyson, Alya, Alyvia, Alyna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.