What origin is the name Onyx?

Onyx comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Onyx a popular name?

Onyx is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Onyx does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Onyx?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Onyx — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Onyx

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Onyx

Onyx

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Onyx is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from Greek, this name refers to a black semi-precious gemstone.".

Parents who choose Onyx pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Derived from Greek, this name refers to a black semi-precious gemstone.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.