US Popularity:521
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Claw, nail
Onyx is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin, derived from the word onux, which means "claw" or "nail." Baby is already an absolute gem, and naming them after a chalcedony can be a beautiful way to let their light shimmer and shine. Just like the onyx jewel, they'll always have that edge and sparkle, and you can't really ask for more than that for your little one’s headstart!

Common Nicknames for Onyx

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How Popular Is The Name Onyx?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Onyx is currently #540 on The Bump
Boy:Onyx is currently #316 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Onyx is currently #379 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Onyx is currently #521 in U.S. births
Boy:Onyx is currently #308 in U.S. births
Girl:Onyx is currently #1229 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1229
in 2023
+ 133
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Onyx, April 2022

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Onyx

  • WordSense, Onyx

  • Merriam Webster, Onyx

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