Onyx
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Onyx: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2024.
From the Greek word *onyx*, meaning "claw" or "fingernail" – so called because the gemstone's banded layers were thought to resemble the colour of a human nail – Onyx entered use as a modern, unisex given name. Unlike many jewel-inspired names, it has no notable historical bearers; its appeal lies instead in its sleek, contemporary feel and the dark, protective symbolism of the stone itself. American place names derived from the mineral include Onyx, California, and Onyx, Arkansas. A popular variant spelling is Onyxx, though the classic form remains more common. Onyx is increasingly chosen by parents seeking a strong, one-syllable name with natural, earthy overtones, sitting alongside other gemstone names like Jade and Ruby in modern Scottish naming trends.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20243 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2024
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y