Onix

♀ Girl

Pronounced OH-niks /ˈoʊ.nɪks/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Onyx, from the Greek onyx, 'claw; fingernail,' the name of the banded black gemstone; also known as the Rock Snake Pokemon. A bold gem name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold gem name: Onix respells Onyx, the black gemstone (said 'OH-niks'). Sleek and modern.

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningA respelling of Onyx, from the Greek onyx, 'claw; fingernail,' the name of the banded black gemstone; also known as the Rock Snake Pokemon. A bold gem name.

U.S. rank (2022)#14852

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Onix is a respelling of Onyx, the black gemstone (Greek onyx, 'claw'); it also names a Pokemon. It reads bold and sleek — rare in the U.S. (said 'OH-niks').

It appears only very rarely in recent U.S. data. Extremely rare, bold, and sleek.

Did you know? Onix respells Onyx, from the Greek onyx ('claw; fingernail'), the name of the banded black gemstone — also familiar as the Rock Snake Pokemon, which we note honestly (said 'OH-niks').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Onix — An 'Onyx' respelling (the black gemstone; also a Pokemon). audio false.

Variations

OnyxOnixxOnyxx

Nicknames

OniNix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Onix mean?

Onix is a respelling of Onyx, the black gemstone (from the Greek for 'claw'); also a Pokemon.

How do you pronounce Onix?

It's said OH-niks /ˈoʊ.nɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Onix a boy or girl name?

Onix is a girl's name.

How popular is Onix?

Onix is an extremely rare name in the U.S.