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Pheonix

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Pronounced FEE-niks /ˈfi.nɪks/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, variously 'the phoenix (the mythical firebird reborn from its ashes)' and 'dark red; crimson'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: The phoenix; dark red: Pheonix spells Phoenix. Crisp, mythic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'FEE-niks').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, variously 'the phoenix (the mythical firebird reborn from its ashes)' and 'dark red; crimson'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the myth

U.S. rank (2024)#7151 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 431

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

Pheonix is a spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, variously 'the phoenix (the mythical firebird reborn from its ashes)' and 'dark red; crimson' (we note the myth). Used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'FEE-niks'; nickname Nix).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, the-phoenix at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Phoenix is variously 'the phoenix (the mythical firebird reborn from its ashes)' and 'dark red; crimson' in Greek — Pheonix is a -eo spelling, crisp and mythic, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the myth; said 'FEE-niks').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Phoenix — myth noted; spelling variant

Variations

PhoenixFenixPhenix

Nicknames

Nix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pheonix mean?

Pheonix spells Phoenix — Greek variously 'the phoenix (the mythical firebird)' and 'dark red'. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Pheonix?

It's said FEE-niks /ˈfi.nɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pheonix a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Pheonix?

Pheonix is a rare spelling in the U.S.