Phoenix: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Rising from the ashes, a name of rebirth, resilience, and fiery spirit.
Phoenix as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #104
- Peak
- #110 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Phoenix Means
Phoenix is a boy name of Greek origin. Rising from the ashes, a name of rebirth, resilience, and fiery spirit.
How Popular Phoenix Is
Phoenix currently ranks #104 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #110 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Phoenix
- The phoenix is a mythical bird that regenerates from its own flames.
- Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for his role as the Joker.
- Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the fifth-largest U.S. city.
Phoenix as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #238
- Peak
- #238 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Phoenix Means
Phoenix is a unisex name of Greek origin. The mythical bird reborn from ashes, resilient and radiant.
How Popular Phoenix Is
Phoenix currently ranks #238 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #238 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Phoenix
- Phoenix peaked at #238 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Phoenix is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Style
Names Like Phoenix
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Phoenix
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Phoenix.
Questions About Phoenix
What does Phoenix mean?
Phoenix is a boy name of Greek origin. Rising from the ashes, a name of rebirth, resilience, and fiery spirit.
How popular is Phoenix?
Phoenix currently ranks #104 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #110 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Phoenix come from?
Phoenix comes from Greek roots. The phoenix is a mythical bird that regenerates from its own flames.
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