84%RatingSave Gender Masculine & Feminine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɑn.ɪks/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the English word for the gemstone (a variety of chalcedony), which can be black, red or other colours. It is derived from Greek ὄνυξ (onyx) meaning "claw, nail". PopularityDetails Last ranked #308 in 2023 United States People think this name isRate·Details modern devious strong strange complex serious Categories black, body parts, colors, English adjectives, English nature names, English nouns, gemstones, isograms, nature, parts of animals, red, trendy