Helix

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEE-liks /ˈhi.lɪks/High

Meaning: From the word helix — Greek helix, 'a spiral, a coil, a twist' (as in the DNA double helix)Medium

In 30 seconds: Spiral and modern: Helix is the word-name for a coil — as in DNA's double helix. Bold, scientific, and cool.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the word helix — Greek helix, 'a spiral, a coil, a twist' (as in the DNA double helix)

U.S. rank (2025)#5692 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 173

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

Helix comes from the word helix — Greek helix, 'a spiral, a coil, a twist' (as in the DNA double helix and spiral galaxies). A bold, scientific, distinctive word-name.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, a-spiral at the root, and scientific.

Did you know? Helix, from Greek helix ('a spiral, a coil'), names the twist of DNA and seashells — a bold, scientific, distinctive word-name.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — helix — word origin

Variations

Helyx

Nicknames

Hel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Helix mean?

Helix is the word for 'a spiral, a coil' (Greek helix; as in the DNA helix).

How do you pronounce Helix?

It's said HEE-liks /ˈhi.lɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Helix a boy or girl name?

Helix is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Helix?

Helix is a very rare name in the U.S.