Alyx

Girl name

Alyx has been given to 1,477 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 1993. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Alyx.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,477

Peak year

1993 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1978

10-year trend

▼ -54%

Gender split

88% girls / 12% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alyx — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alexboy

295,991 babies since 1880

Alixunisex

4,573 babies since 1930

Alyagirl

2,242 babies since 1973

Alyunisex

2,197 babies since 1951

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alyx.

Camilliagirl

1,476 babies since 1932

Latifahgirl

1,476 babies since 1974

Cheyannagirl

1,476 babies since 1977

Sherellgirl

1,480 babies since 1940

Ajahgirl

1,481 babies since 1978

Lyndsiegirl

1,473 babies since 1975

Shamiagirl

1,469 babies since 1973

Kathiagirl

1,486 babies since 1954

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Sibling name ideas for Alyx

Same era and popularity as Alyx, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Camillia Latifah Cheyanna Shatara

Brothers

Jawan Jadarius Rito Christon

FAQ

How popular is the name Alyx?

Alyx has been given to 1,477 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alyx peak?

Alyx peaked in 1993, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Alyx a girl or boy name?

Alyx is primarily a girl name (88% of babies named Alyx are girls).

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