Phoenix
Derived from the Vietnamese word for the mythical phoenix, a bird that symbolizes grace, beauty, and rebirth. In East Asian culture, the phoenix is often associated with femininity and the empress, representing high virtue and prosperity. It is a traditional name that carries a sense of auspiciousness and elegance.
Less common today
Phung isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,397 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Vietnamese-American memoirist and activist
