What Are People From Phoenix Called?

North America, United States

The demonym for people from Phoenix is:

Phoenician

Pronunciation:

/fɪˈnɪʃən/

Ends in -ian — see how this suffix works

Phoenix downtown03.ca1940s
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About Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the state's largest city, sitting in the Salt River Valley of the Sonoran Desert. Settlers founded it in the 1860s on the ruins of an ancient Hohokam irrigation system, and the name reflects the idea of a new city rising from older foundations. It became the territorial capital in 1889 and the state capital upon statehood in 1912. Ranking as the fifth largest city in the United States by population, Phoenix combines desert heat and year-round sunshine with major industries in technology, healthcare, aerospace, and tourism. Its metropolitan area, which includes Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa, is one of the fastest-growing in the country. Residents enjoy hiking in the nearby desert preserves, Cactus League spring training baseball, and a vibrant food and arts scene.

Quick Facts about Phoenix
Population:
1,608,139 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology of the Phoenix Demonym

Named after the mythical phoenix bird, symbolizing rebirth from the ashes of a former civilization.

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