Onyx

Rank 355th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Onyx was 355th most popular baby name for boys and 611th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,086 babies were named Onyx in the United States. The gender distribution for "Onyx" is 84.4% male and 15.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,096 babies in the United States were named Onyx. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Onyx is around 5 to 7 years old.

The name "Onyx" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Onyx is .

Onyx Meaning & Origin

Onyx is a type of gemstone that is known for its black, lustrous beauty, evoking a sense of strength, elegance, and mystique.

The name Onyx is described as mystical, grounded and creative.

Pronunciation

Onyx is pronounced aw-niks in English. The name Onyx has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Onyx

Onyx is not only a name, but it's also a type of precious gemstone that's commonly used in jewelry. It is also known for its alternating, parallel bands of black and white.

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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