NAME PROFILE
Nyx
A variation of the Hebrew name Ariel, meaning 'Lion of God' or 'Altar of God.' This name suggests a personality that is both courageous and spiritually enlightened, embodying a rare blend of fierce strength and gentle grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 673 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2013 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 42%CA — 25%FL — 17%PA — 8%WA — 8%
Notable People
Eriel Tchekwie Deranger (Executive Director of Indigenous Climate Action) · Eriel Sanchez (Professional Baseball Player and Olympic Gold Medalist) · Eriel Lucero (Contemporary Singer and Performer) · Eriel Saldivar (Digital Artist and Content Creator) · Eriel Poot (Public Figure and Social Advocate)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EriEllieRiRiEl
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