Onyx

Meaning of Onyx

Onyx refers to a type of gemstone. It's a dark, banded variety of chalcedony.

Onyx has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Onyx

Onyx has held fairly steady, sitting around #365 in 2025 after peaking at #307 in 2023.

Notable people named Onyx

• Onyx Gilbert
  American football player
• Onyx Perez Ramirez
  Mexican Politician
• Onyx Lorenzo
  American musician
• Onyx Ashanti Palmer
  American child actor
• Onyx Whitehead
  American basketball player

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Questions about the name Onyx

What does the name Onyx mean?

Onyx means onyx refers to a type of gemstone. it's a dark, banded variety of chalcedony, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Onyx a boy's or a girl's name?

Onyx is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Onyx?

In 2025, Onyx ranked #365 for boys, down from #358 the year before.

When was Onyx most popular?

Onyx peaked at #307 in 2023.