Onyx is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3971 in 2022 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 7 births ranking #3219. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 52,704 girls born was named Onyx. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Onyx is a modern word name taken from the dark gemstone. It feels sleek, bold, and contemporary rather than traditional.
As a given name, Onyx is a recent adoption rather than a long historical personal name. Its rise reflects the popularity of gemstone and word-inspired naming.