Dark red or mythical bird
A modern creative spelling of Phoenix, referring to the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes. It is derived from the Greek word for a deep purplish-red color and symbolizes rebirth and immortality.
Less common today
Phenyx isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,439 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
