Asa vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #475 for Asa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

Onyx ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Asa

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If you choose Onyx

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Onyx mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Asa and Onyx boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.

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