US Popularity:596
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!
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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 #596 in U.S. births
Boy:Onyx is currently #358 in U.S. births
Girl:Onyx is currently #1248 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#1248
in 2024
- 19
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Names with the Same Meaning

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Onyx, April 2022

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Onyx

  • WordSense, Onyx

  • Merriam Webster, Onyx

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