Magic

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Pronounced MAJ-ik /ˈmædʒ.ɪk/Medium

Meaning: The English word Magic ('enchantment; the power to work wonders'), used as a bold modern word-name. Playful and striking.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Magic names enchantment and wonder (said 'MAJ-ik'). Playful and striking.

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MeaningThe English word Magic ('enchantment; the power to work wonders'), used as a bold modern word-name. Playful and striking.

U.S. rank (2022)#11841 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

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

Magic is the English word for 'enchantment; wonder,' used as a striking modern word-name. It reads playful and bold — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAJ-ik').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, playful, and bold.

Did you know? Magic takes the English word for enchantment and wonder as a name — a bold, playful choice in the modern word-name trend (said 'MAJ-ik').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Magic — English word 'magic'

Variations

MajicMagikMagicc

Nicknames

MadgeMagi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Magic mean?

Magic is the English word for 'enchantment; wonder,' used as a modern word-name.

How do you pronounce Magic?

It's said MAJ-ik /ˈmædʒ.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Magic a boy or girl name?

Magic is a girl's name.

How popular is Magic?

Magic is an extremely rare name in the U.S.