Amaryllis vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Girl #2,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"night, darkness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,712
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Amaryllis Rank #2,708
Nyx Rank #2,712

Amaryllis is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2712 for Nyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaryllis ___

  • Amaryllis Rose
  • Amaryllis Jane
  • Amaryllis Claire
  • Amaryllis Wren
  • Amaryllis Fern
  • Amaryllis Elise

Nyx ___

  • Nyx Aurora
  • Nyx Celeste
  • Nyx Luna
  • Nyx Soleil
  • Nyx Vivienne
  • Nyx Elara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaryllis

Persephone Corinna Lysander Cressida Oberon

If you choose Nyx

Zephyr Orion Lyra Calyx Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaryllis or Nyx more popular?

Amaryllis is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Nyx at #2712 in the United States.

What do Amaryllis and Nyx mean?

Amaryllis means "sparkling, to flash or sparkle" (Greek origin). Nyx means "night, darkness" (Greek origin).

Are Amaryllis and Nyx boy or girl names?

Amaryllis is primarily a girl name. Nyx is primarily a girl name.

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