Phoenix

Meaning of Phoenix

It refers to a mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. It symbolizes rebirth, immortality, and renewal.

Phoenix has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Phoenix

Phoenix has cooled off, slipping to #329 in 2025, down from a peak of #236 in 2020.

Phoenix as a girl's name

Phoenix is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #534 in the US. A mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. It symbolizes rebirth and immortality.

Notable people named Phoenix

• Joaquin Phoenix
  Academy Award-winning actor
• River Phoenix
  Late actor and musician
• Phoenix Farrell
  Bassist for Linkin Park
• Phoenix List
  YouTuber and influencer
• Phoenix Buchanan
  Fictional villain, Paddington 2

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Questions about the name Phoenix

What does the name Phoenix mean?

Phoenix means it refers to a mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. it symbolizes rebirth, immortality, and renewal, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Phoenix a boy's or a girl's name?

Phoenix is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Phoenix?

In 2025, Phoenix ranked #329 for boys, down from #275 the year before and #534 for girls, down from #421 the year before.

When was Phoenix most popular?

Phoenix peaked at #236 in 2020.