Fenix
Meaningphoenix · Spanish
- US rank
- #2,006
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,982 in 2021
75 babies were named Fenix in the US in 2025. It has climbed 184 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2000–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Fenix you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,779 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fenix, 75 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fenix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFenix first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #1,982.
- Then vs nowFenix is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 22,779.
- TrendFenix has climbed 184 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,006. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlFenix is given to both boys and girls: 82% of the 92 babies named Fenix in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Fenix means “phoenix”.
About the name Fenix
Fenix is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “phoenix”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-nix”. US birth records list Fenix for boys from 2000 to 2025, in 26 of those 26 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #1,982 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,006, with 75 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.6 | 116,279 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,523 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,603 boys |
Other spellings of Fenix
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Fenix
What does the name Fenix mean?
Fenix means “phoenix” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Fenix?
Fenix has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Fenix a boy or girl name?
Fenix is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Fenix?
Fenix ranked #2,006 for US boys in 2025, given to 75 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#1,982).