Magic
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Enchanting and extraordinary supernatural power."

From Modern American

Magic means supernatural power or enchantment — from the Greek magikos. Magic IS the most wonderfully impossible force — the power to make the impossible REAL. Magic Johnson IS basketball's most charismatic AND joyful EVER. Two syllables of the most impossibly wonderful, making-impossible-REAL, AND basketball's most charismatic EVER.

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Magic at a glance
MeaningEnchanting and extraordinary supernatural power.
OriginModern American
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#6114
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Why parents love Magic
  • Magic Johnson IS basketball's most charismatic EVER.The power to make impossible REAL.Two syllables with a bright, Greek sound: MAJ-ik.Mag and Ic are both embedded.The most directly enchanting name.
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The vibe of Magic
supernatural powerenchantmentGreekmagikosMagicwonderfullyimpossibleREALMagic Johnson
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Origin & history of Magic
Greek magikos (supernatural) → Magic Johnson
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Modern American roots
Magic Johnson IS basketball's most charismatic EVER. Makes impossible REAL.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek; Magic Johnson.
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Today
Magic remains a beloved choice, ranking #6114 in the US. 439 babies have been named Magic since 1973.
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How popular is Magic?
2024 peak year
Magic reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 25 babies received the name (ranked #4264). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #6114), with about 20 babies given the name annually. Magic has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 439 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
25 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #4,264)
20 Avg. per year
(last decade)
200 Total registrations
last 10 years
439 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #6,114) Rare
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Magic
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Magic's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — magical adventure. People named Magic tend to be bright, charismatic, and gifted at being the most enchanting AND impossible REAL.

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Makes impossible REAL AND most charismatic
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Magic-Johnson
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Bright-Greek
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Mag-Ic
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Supernatural-maximum
M4
A1
G7
I9
C3
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Magic
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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