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Kix

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIKS /ˈkɪks/High

Meaning: A modern coined name/nickname — punchy and energetic; no traditional etymologyLow

In 30 seconds: Punchy and modern: Kix is a coined, energetic name. Bold, fun, and warm (said 'KIKS').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name/nickname — punchy and energetic; no traditional etymology

U.S. rank (2024)#5771 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 135

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

Kix is a modern coined name (often a nickname taken as a given name) — punchy, energetic, and fun (the country singer Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn). It has no traditional etymology (we flag the coinage; said 'KIKS').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-modern-coinage, and bold.

Did you know? Kix is a modern coined name/nickname — punchy, energetic, and fun (it echoes 'kicks' and the cereal) — which we flag as a coinage with no traditional meaning (said 'KIKS').

Overall data confidence 35%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — coinage

Variations

KicksKyx

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kix mean?

Kix is a modern coined name/nickname with no traditional meaning, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Kix?

It's said KIKS /ˈkɪks/ — one syllable.

Is Kix a boy or girl name?

Kix is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Kix?

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