Aira vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aira

Girl #1,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scottish Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,292
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai

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Onyx

Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#359
Total SSA Count
927
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ox, Oni

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Popularity Comparison

Aira Rank #1,292
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #1292 for Aira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aira ___

  • Aira Rose
  • Aira Grace
  • Aira Belle
  • Aira Jade
  • Aira Luna
  • Aira Skye

Onyx ___

  • Onyx James
  • Onyx Cole
  • Onyx Reed
  • Onyx Sage
  • Onyx Atlas
  • Onyx Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aira

Aria Lyra Zara Luca Finn

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aira or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Aira at #1292 in the United States.

What do Aira and Onyx mean?

Aira means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Aira and Onyx boy or girl names?

Aira is primarily a girl name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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