Onyx

Onyx is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,113 babies in the United States.

Onyx at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Onyx

Onyx belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Onyx first appears in Social Security records in 1918 and has been given to 7,581 babies since 1880, including 1,113 in 2024.

Onyx in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Babies named Onyx in 2024
1,113
Total since 1880
7,581

Onyx in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Babies named Onyx in 2025
37
Total since 1996
249

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Onyx mean?

The meaning of Onyx is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Onyx a boy or girl name?

Onyx is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,113 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Onyx?

Onyx comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Onyx?

Onyx is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1918 and has been given to 7,581 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].