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Unisex Name

Phoenix

"Mythical bird reborn from ashes, dark red"

Ranked #250 for baby names

About the Name Phoenix

Meaning

Mythical bird reborn from ashes, dark red

Origin

Greek

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

P

Boy Rank

#250

Girl Rank

#69

Phoenix is a unisex name of Greek origin. The name means "Mythical bird reborn from ashes, dark red" and is currently ranked #250 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1980
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1990
#280
2000
#120
2010
#69
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Phoenix

  • P( Phoenix (city)
  • JP Joaquin Phoenix

Names Similar to Phoenix

Phoebe

Girl

Bright, radiant, shining one

Greek #111

Poppy

Girl

Red flower, from the poppy plant

English #132

Pearl

Girl

Precious gem from the sea

English

Penelope

Girl

Weaver, with a web over her face

Greek #23
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
P
Origin
Greek

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