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How to Pronounce Nix
Pronounced NIKS
π Hear it /ΛnΙͺks/ High β§ copy
Meaning: Variously a German surname/word for 'a water spirit, a nixie' and the Latin nix, 'snow'; also a short form of Nicholas; routes layered Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A water spirit; snow: Nix is variously 'a water spirit' and Latin 'snow'. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'NIKS').
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Meaning Variously a German surname/word for 'a water spirit, a nixie' and the Latin nix, 'snow'; also a short form of Nicholas; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025) #7538 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2023
Total births (all-time) β 85
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2023 2015 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Nix is variously a German surname and word for 'a water spirit, a nixie', the Latin nix , 'snow' (also a moon of Pluto), and a short form of Nicholas (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, bold one-syllable name (nickname Nix).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-water-spirit-or-snow at the root, and bold.
Did you know? Nix is variously a German word for 'a water spirit, a nixie', the Latin nix, 'snow', and a short form of Nicholas β a crisp, bold one-syllable name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NIKS').
Overall data confidence 42%
References β Nix β routes layered
Variations Nyx Nicks
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Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Nixβ¦ Nico β a kin Nicholas-root boys' name Knox β a sound-neighbor one-syllable -x boys' name Dax β a fellow short -x boys' name Fox β another short -x boys' name Frequently Asked What does the name Nix mean? Nix is variously German 'a water spirit', Latin 'snow', and a short form of Nicholas; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Nix? It's said NIKS /ΛnΙͺks/ β one syllable.
Is Nix a boy or girl name? Nix is a boy's name.
How popular is Nix? Nix is a very rare name in the U.S.
