Onyx name meaning
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What does Onyx mean?
Popular unisex name Onyx came from Old Greek, Onyx means "Black Stone".
How do I pronounce Onyx?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Onyx is AW-nix. There should be emphasis on first AW syllable while speaking.
Variants of Onyx
Nicknames for Onyx
Name Onyx is already a short name but there are some nicknames to go along with it:
How popular is the name Onyx?
A common name in United States having over 2152 recievers in 60 years of usage. Recently peaking at the charts, it ranked 863rd when 251 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Onyx is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 2004 and peaked in 2016 when it ranked 2556th. At least, 2000 people globally have carried Onyx as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 863 | 251 | 2369 | 76 |
| 2017 | 1051 | 188 | 2618 | 66 |
| 2016 | 1122 | 172 | 2949 | 56 |
| 2015 | 1433 | 118 | 3898 | 38 |
| 2014 | 1666 | 92 | 3477 | 45 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Onyx
Sometimes, you should talk about your issues and let people in. You've come across many backstabbers in your life, so you can recognize when you see one. You neglect your own issues and helping other is more important to you. Whatever you do, you do it with heart. And it always gives the best results because your approach is positive. You are inspiring and have a strong charisma. You can handle being on your own but you prefer to be surrounded by people you love and respect.
Other names similar to Onyx, for name hunters
- Kirill - The curious boy name Kirill is prevalently used in Estonian and Russian, Kirill means "Lord" is rooted from Old Greek
- Macaire - Outlandish Old Greek Macaire means "Blessed or Makaros" aimed at both sexes is used particulary in French
- Maisy - Odd girl name Maisy is largely used in English and Scottish. It is rooted from Old Greek, Maisy means "The Pearl"
- Kyrill - Kyrill's meaning is Divine, Master or 'Lord is used predominantly in Breton, Slavic and German that originated from Old Greek is a baby boy name
- Neera - Odd unisex name Neera is mainly used in Hindi and Hindi has its origin in Old Greek, meaning of Neera is "Peacock, Pure Water or Amrit or Nectar or Pure Water"
Famous people named Onyx
- Onyx, American hardcore hip hop group
- Onyx, American inactive professional wrestler
- Onyx Keesha in Never Forget as Director
Lists having Onyx
- Boys names beginning with O
- Girls names beginning with O
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Greek Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Black
- Baby Names that mean Stone
