Malik vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

American

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Malik Rank #430

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Malik or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Onyx mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Malik and Onyx boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.