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Nyx

Pronunciation: [ n-IHKS ]

Boy Name #4,134 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4134, Nyx is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Nyx is a boy name, recorded for 26 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHKS.

Parents who love the name Nyx often also consider Nydia, Nyra, Nyle .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#4,134
Total SSA Count
26

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Nyx is also used as a girl name, ranked #2712.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nyx

Is Nyx a boy or girl name?
Nyx is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4134. As a girl name, it is ranked #2712. Nyx is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Nyx?
Nyx is pronounced n-IHKS.
How popular is the name Nyx?
Nyx is currently ranked #4134 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Nyx a common or rare name?
Nyx is an uncommon name, ranked #4134 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nyx

Nyx is a boy name .

Is Nyx a boy or girl name? Nyx is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,134 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,712. Nyx is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nyx is currently ranked #4,134 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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