Onyka
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Onyka
Onyka is a modern variant spelling of Onycha, derived from Hebrew *שׇׁחְלֶת* (shecḥelet), meaning "fingernail" or "shell," and historically referred to an aromatic ingredient used in ancient Jewish incense.
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Etymology
Onyka is a modern variant spelling of Onycha, derived from Hebrew *שׇׁחְלֶת* (shecḥelet), meaning "fingernail" or "shell," and historically referred to an aromatic ingredient used in ancient Jewish incense. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian communities, particularly among African American populations, as a contemporary feminine given name without deep historical religious significance beyond its biblical linguistic roots.
Onyka currently ranks #18,107 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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