Phenix
Meaning
"dark red, crimson"
Origin: Greek phoinix
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,459
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Phe, Nix
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dark red, crimson"
Origin: Greek phoinix
"gift, abundance; place of peace"
Origin: Hebrew/Irish
Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 vs #5267 for Shylah.
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Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 compared to Shylah at #5267 in the United States.
Phenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek phoinix origin). Shylah means "gift, abundance; place of peace" (Hebrew/Irish origin).
Phenix is primarily a boy name. Shylah is primarily a girl name.