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
"sky, heavens, atmosphere"
Origin: Old Norse sky via English
Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 vs #5156 for Skylin.
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Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 compared to Skylin at #5156 in the United States.
Phenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek phoinix origin). Skylin means "sky, heavens, atmosphere" (Old Norse sky via English origin).
Phenix is primarily a boy name. Skylin is primarily a girl name.