Magic
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Strength, pearl
Origin: Germanic/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #4633 in 2025 with 22 babies born.
History: Magic is a name with Germanic/Greek roots, related to the element 'mag' meaning strength, pearl.
Similar names: maicee, maicy, magik, maico, mac, macee, macey, macie
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Magic? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Magic, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Magic
What does the name Magic mean?
Magic means “Strength, pearl” from Germanic/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Magic?
Magic has Germanic/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Strength, pearl”.
How popular is Magic?
Magic ranked #4539 in 2025 — given to 22 babies that year.
When was Magic most popular?
Magic peaked in 2024 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Magic a boy or girl name?
Magic is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 84% of Magics are boys and 16% are girls.
Is the name Magic rising or falling in popularity?
Magic has risen 7851 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12390 in 2020 to #4539 in 2025.
How long has Magic been recorded?
Magic appears in birth records across 42 years — from 1973 through 2025.