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Nixie

♀ Girl

Pronounced NIK-see /ˈnΙͺk.si/High

Meaning: From the word nixie β€” 'a water sprite, a female water nymph' (German Nixe, from a root for 'to wash')Low

In 30 seconds: A water sprite: Nixie is the word-name for a water nymph. Playful, sparkling, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the word nixie β€” 'a water sprite, a female water nymph' (German Nixe, from a root for 'to wash')
U.S. rank (2025)#5512 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 454

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201119192025

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

Nixie comes from the word nixie β€” 'a water sprite, a female water nymph' of Germanic folklore (German Nixe, from a root meaning 'to wash'). A playful, sparkling, modern folklore word-name (it also reads as a pet form of Nix or Nixon; nickname Nix).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-water-sprite at the root, and sparkling.

Did you know? Nixie means 'a water sprite, a female water nymph' (German Nixe) β€” a playful, sparkling folklore word-name (with a fizzy, modern feel; also echoing Nix and Nixon).
Overall data confidence 55%
References β€” nixie β€” word origin

Variations

NyxieNixi

Nicknames

Nix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nixie mean?

Nixie is the word for 'a water sprite, a female water nymph' (German folklore).

How do you pronounce Nixie?

It's said NIK-see /ˈnΙͺk.si/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nixie a boy or girl name?

Nixie is a girl's name.

How popular is Nixie?

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

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