Fenix

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How to Pronounce Fenix

Pronounced FEE-niks /ˈfi.nɪks/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, 'the phoenix (the mythical reborn firebird); deep red; dark-red purple'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the mythological linkLow

In 30 seconds: The phoenix; the deep-red one: Fenix spells Phoenix — the firebird. Bold, modern, and striking. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'FEE-niks').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, 'the phoenix (the mythical reborn firebird); deep red; dark-red purple'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the mythological link

U.S. rank (2024)#6712 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fenix is a spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, 'the phoenix (the mythical bird reborn from its ashes); deep red; dark-red purple' (we note the mythological link). A bold, modern name of renewal, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Fen).

In the U.S. it appears in this spelling thinly. Rare, the-phoenix at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Phoenix means 'the phoenix (the mythical reborn firebird)' and 'deep red' in Greek — Fenix is a spelling, a bold, modern name of rebirth, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the mythological link; said 'FEE-niks').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Phoenix — mythological link noted

Variations

PhoenixPhenixFeniks

Nicknames

Fen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fenix mean?

Fenix spells Phoenix — Greek 'the phoenix (the reborn firebird); deep red'. We note the mythological link.

How do you pronounce Fenix?

It's said FEE-niks /ˈfi.nɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fenix a boy or girl name?

Fenix is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Fenix?

Fenix is a rare name in the U.S.