Nyctophobia (noun)
nikt-o-fo-bee-a
Extreme or irrational fear of the night or of darkness.
Early 20th century from Greek nux, nukt- ‘night’ + phobia.
Example sentences
“Nyctophobia is very common among children, and is more a fear of the unknown..”
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