Pixie

Pixie is a girl's name of English origin meaning “small fairy.” In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Pixie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“small fairy”

About the name Pixie

Pixie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “small fairy” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pixie first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1723 in 1955, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 611 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pixie in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#1723 in 1955
Peak year
1955
Babies named Pixie in 2024
7
Total since 1880
611

Pixie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#350 in 2015
Babies named Pixie in 2025
67
Total since 1996
1,589

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pixie mean?

Pixie means “small fairy” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pixie a boy or girl name?

Pixie is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pixie?

Pixie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Pixie?

Pixie first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #1723 in 1955, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.