What Does Onyx Mean? The Explanation Behind Iggy Azalea's Son's Name

Say hello to baby Onyx. Iggy Azalea has revealed her son's name and it quite literally rocks.

The reveal came in the form of an Instagram post made on Tuesday, which featured an audio clip of the 30-year-old rapper, whose full name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly, talking her son and him cooing back to her. Accompanying the audio was a black background with white text that reads "Amethyst & Onyx" over it.

As of mid-day Wednesday, Azalea hasn't shared any photos or additional information about her first-born child, including the identity of the child's father. However, she's been romantically linked to fellow rapper Playboi Carti since 2018.

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Onyx's name is very on-brand for Azalea who is also named after a gemstone. But does the name have any deeper meaning?

While the name likely has a very special meaning to the Australian native, when it comes to the history behind it, it's actually quite simple. According to BabyNames.com, "the name Onyx means Black Gemstone and is of Aboriginal origin." The site also explained that it is considered a "unisex or non-gendered." Further investigation into the name's origins reveals that the original Greek meaning of Onyx is nail or claw.

Another baby name site, NameBerry.com, adds that the name with its "x" ending makes it "strong and virile."

The name reveal comes about a month after Azalea shared that she had welcomed a baby boy into the world. In a short and sweet Instagram Story on June 10, she shared the news with her 13.4 million followers.

"I have a son," she confessed.

"I kept waiting for the right time to say something, but it feels like the more time passes, the more I realize I'm always going to feel anxious to share news that giant with the world," the "Fancy" rapper continued.

Azalea didn't share when her son was born, but she did explain why she didn't immediately announce his existence to the world.

"I want to keep his life private," she wrote. "But wanted to make it clear he is not a secret. I love him beyond words."