Emma vs Onix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

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Onix

Boy #5,293 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black banded gemstone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,293
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Oni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Onix Rank #5,293

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5293 for Onix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Onix ___

  • Onix James
  • Onix Ray
  • Onix Kai
  • Onix Cruz
  • Onix Stone
  • Onix Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Onix

Jasper Slate Phoenix Jade Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Onix more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Onix at #5293 in the United States.

What do Emma and Onix mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Onix means "black banded gemstone" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Onix boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Onix is primarily a boy name.

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