Names Starting With O
GirlSanskrit#330 in 2025
Opal
Opal is a girls' name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Precious gemstone, jewel.” It ranked #330 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
OH-pul
meaning & origin
The name Opal means “Precious gemstone, jewel.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.
Derived from Sanskrit 'upala' meaning precious stone. Opal is the birthstone for October and was beloved in the Victorian and Edwardian eras before fading and now surging again as a vintage gem name.
popularity over time
#5022020
#4462021
#3992022
#3622023
#3302024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #330 |
| 2023 | #362 |
| 2022 | #399 |
| 2021 | #446 |
| 2020 | #502 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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