Fenix

Fenix - A very unique male name

Fenix appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #3192. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fenix and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fenix? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Fenix. The baby boy name Fenix was given to 29 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2125 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,562 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fenix peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 2048.

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Fenix is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fenix is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,264 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,921.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Fenix is where you live.

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Fenix origin and meaning

Respelling of Phoenix (Greek)

A respelling of Phoenix, from Greek phoinix, 'crimson, Phoenician' — the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes

Fenix is Phoenix re-spelled, also matching the Spanish word for the mythical bird, fénix. The Greek original named both a people and a deep red dye before it named the bird of rebirth. This spelling entered US data in 2008 and is rising slowly; its bearers are all spelled Phoenix, so none transfer here.

Attested etymology

Fenix is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Fenix, pop culture references for the name Fenix and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Fenix

We've found the following names that sound similar to Fenix, sorted by popularity.

Finis / Finnick / Finneas / Fong / Famous /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Fenix

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Fenix a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Fenix?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FEE-niks · /ˈfiːnɪks/

Around the world

• Fénix (Spanish) — The accented Spanish spelling of the same word and name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Phoenix — The standard form; a separate established name.
• Phenix — An older simplified spelling also in the data.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

MythologicalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

The full phoenix symbolism — rebirth, resilience — in a sleeker, more international spelling.

Worth knowing

• It will be auto-corrected to Phoenix, and in Spanish read feh-NEEKS.