The name Onyx is a girl's name meaning "gem stone; claw, nail".

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Onyx is a fresh and trending gemstone name for boys, currently in the US Top 500, having climbed the charts rapidly since 2018. Now, an increasing number of girls are receiving the name, with a recent count revealing nearly 200 baby girls were called Onyx in 2023. 
 
This sleek, often shiny and black gemstone gets its name from Greek, in which it means "claw, talon, or nail" due to its mythological creation story, in which it formed by Cupid trimming Venus's fingernails. As a stone, it is said to protect against nightmares and improve concentration, while as a name, it feels reminiscent of other unisex options, like Phoenix or Alex, and like other cool gems like Opal and Sapphire. 
 
Nick Cannon and LaNisha Cole chose Onyx Ice for their daughter in 2022, which may boost the name further.

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The name Onyx peaked for girls at #1228 in 2023. The name is most popular in ONYX, ONYX, and ONYX. Onyx is also used for boys, ranking #358 in 2024.

The name Onyx is a boy's name meaning "gem stone; claw, nail".

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Unlike Pearl and Ruby and more like Jasper, this gem name works well as a boys name. With its strong final X, it feels similar to Alex, Phoenix, Jax, and Rex, while the shiny black quality of the stone feels reminiscent of Orion. Chosen by musician Iggy Azalea for her son in 2020, it has accelerated up the charts and now sits just outside the Top 300.
 
Derived from Greek, the word onyx means "claw, talon, or nail" due to its mythological creation story, in which it formed when Cupid trimmed Venus's fingernails. As a gemstone, it is said to protect against nightmares and improve concentration, though it can also be associated with bad luck and sadness. 
 
Nevertheless, with its sharp, fresh sounds and its cool, polished feel, Onyx is currently a fashionable choice given to more than 1000 boys - and an increasing number of girls - each year.

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The name Onyx is currently ranked #358 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #307 in 2023. The name is most popular in ONYX, ONYX, and ONYX. Onyx is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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