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Pheonix
Pronounced FEE-niks /ˈfi.nɪks/High
Meaning: A spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, the immortal firebird reborn from its ashes; also 'dark red, crimson'; here for boysMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Pheonix is a (vowel-transposed) spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, the immortal firebird that bursts into flame and rises reborn from its own ashes (a symbol of renewal, resurrection, and the sun; also meaning 'dark red, crimson', and the Arizona city). A bold, mythic word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; we note the unconventional spelling). Nickname Nix.
It registers thinly beside Phoenix. Rare, the-immortal-firebird at the root, and mythic.
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What does the name Pheonix mean?
Pheonix spells Phoenix — Greek 'the immortal firebird reborn from ashes' (also 'dark red').
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 boy's name.
How popular is Pheonix?
Pheonix is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Phoenix is more common.