Onyx is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3967 in 2015 with 38 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 192 births ranking #1228. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 171.4%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 46,965 girls born was named Onyx. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.