Opal: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A precious gemstone shimmering with color.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #659
- Peak
- #81 in 1911
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Opal Means
Opal is a girl name of English origin. A precious gemstone shimmering with color.
How Popular Opal Is
Opal currently ranks #659 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #81 in 1911. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Opal
- Opal broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #81 in 1911.
- Opal has been a top 100 name across 179+ years of American history.
- Opal is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Opal
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Opal
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Opal.
Questions About Opal
What does Opal mean?
Opal is a girl name of English origin. A precious gemstone shimmering with color.
How popular is Opal?
Opal currently ranks #659 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #81 in 1911. It has held steady.
Where does Opal come from?
Opal comes from English roots. Opal broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #81 in 1911.
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