Opal
Opal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Opal
- A unisex given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century.
- A female given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century.
- A male given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century.
How popular is Opal?
Since 1880, 73,539 girls and 718 boys in the U.S. have been named Opal (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #81 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #811 in 1910. In 2025 it ranked #423 for girls, with 740 babies given the name.
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Opal FAQ
What does the name Opal mean?
A unisex given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century. A female given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century. A male given name from English from the precious stone, invented in the nineteenth century.
What is the origin of the name Opal?
Opal is listed as a name of English from the precious stone origin.
How popular is the name Opal?
Since 1880, 73,539 girls and 718 boys in the U.S. have been named Opal (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #81 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #811 in 1910. In 2025 it ranked #423 for girls, with 740 babies given the name.
Is Opal a boy or girl name?
Opal is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 73,539 girls and 718 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.