What is the origin of the name Helix?

Helix is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Helix?

Helix is currently ranked #4752 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyGreek

Helix

HEE-liks

Popularity

#4752

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

157

Peak Year

#21 in 2024

First Recorded

2013

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

From Greek, meaning 'spiral' or 'twisted'. It is primarily used in science.

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Eli Lix

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Eli Lix

Similar Names

Phoenix Atlas Orion Zephyr Castor

Personality Traits

IntelligentAnalyticalCreativeInventiveCurious

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