Phoenix - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Phoenix \pho(e)-nix\, also used as boy's name Phoenix, is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "dark red". The mythical bird known as the phoenix is a symbol of immortality. After living for centuries, it dies, then is resurrected from its own ashes. Also the name of a city in the southwestern American state of Arizona.

Phoenix has 3 variant forms: Feenix, Fenix and Phenice.

Phoenix is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Phoenix. Compare Phoenix with related baby names.