Aunyx

♂ Boy

Pronounced ON-iks /ˈɒn.ɪks/Medium

Meaning: A stylized spelling of Onyx — from Greek onyx, 'a fingernail; a claw' (the name of the banded black gemstone); a gem/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Onyx, the black gem: Aunyx. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'ON-iks').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA stylized spelling of Onyx — from Greek onyx, 'a fingernail; a claw' (the name of the banded black gemstone); a gem/word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7274 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aunyx is a stylized spelling of Onyx — from Greek onyx, 'a fingernail; a claw' (the name of the banded black gemstone; a gem/word-name; we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'ON-iks').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, the-black-gem at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Onyx comes from Greek onyx, 'a fingernail; a claw' — the name of the banded black gemstone — Aunyx is a stylized spelling, bold and modern (we note the gem/word-name; said 'ON-iks').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Onyx — gem/word-name

Variations

OnyxOnixAunix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aunyx mean?

Aunyx spells Onyx — Greek 'a fingernail; a claw' (the black gemstone); a gem/word-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aunyx?

It's said ON-iks /ˈɒn.ɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aunyx a boy or girl name?

Aunyx is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Aunyx?

Aunyx is a very rare name in the U.S.