Amelia vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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

Amelia Rank #3
Onyx Rank #359

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #359 for Onyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Onyx

Jade Phoenix Flint Raven Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Onyx more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Onyx mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Amelia and Onyx boy or girl names?

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

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