Nyx

♂ Boy

Pronounced NIKS /ˈnɪks/High

Meaning: From Greek Nyx, 'night' — the primordial goddess of nightHigh

In 30 seconds: The goddess of night herself: Nyx is Greek for 'night' — primordial, mysterious, and bold. A dark, dramatic name in one sharp syllable.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Nyx, 'night' — the primordial goddess of night

U.S. rank (2025)#4015 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 138

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

Nyx comes from Greek nyx, 'night' — the primordial goddess born of Chaos, mother of sleep, dreams, and death. A striking, dramatic name (used for both sexes, here for boys), it's all night-sky mystery.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, night at the root, and dramatic.

Did you know? Nyx was the primordial Greek goddess of the night — so ancient even Zeus feared her; the name is pure cosmic mystery.

Overall data confidence 78%

References — Nyx (Greek myth) — etymology

Variations

NixNyxx

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If you like Nyx…

Nox— the Latin 'night' name

Onyx— a fellow dark X- name

Orion— a companion night-sky name

Zephyr— another mythic nature-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nyx mean?

Nyx is Greek for 'night' — the primordial goddess of night.

How do you pronounce Nyx?

It's said NIKS /ˈnɪks/ — a single syllable.

Is Nyx a boy or girl name?

Nyx is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Nyx?

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