Onyx

Onyx - A very unique male name

Onyx appeared on the charts for the first time in 1995 on position #3424. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Onyx and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Onyx? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Onyx. The baby boy name Onyx was given to 849 baby boys in 2025, ranking #367 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,727 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Onyx peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 307.

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Onyx is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Onyx is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #198 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,002.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Onyx is where you live.

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Onyx origin and meaning

Greek, via the gemstone name

'Claw, fingernail' in Greek — the stone was named for its veined bands

Onyx is the banded black gemstone, from Greek onyx, 'claw,' for the look of its layers. As a boys' name it dates only from 1995 in US data and rose quickly, peaking in 2023 — a gemstone name chosen for boys, which is still unusual.

Attested etymology

Onyx is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Onyx, pop culture references for the name Onyx and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Onyx

We've found the following names that sound similar to Onyx, sorted by popularity.

Omega / Onix / Owens /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Onyx

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Onyx a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Onyx?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ON-iks · /ˈɒnɪks/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Onix — Respelling without the y

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

NatureWord nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents like its dark, sleek, mineral feel — short, strong and very current.

Worth knowing

• Most people know onyx only as the stone or a colour, and may take it as a girls' gemstone name at first.