Opal
Opal is a girls' name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Precious gemstone, jewel.” It ranked #330 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Sanskrit 'upala' meaning precious stone.
how do you pronounce Opal?
OH-pul
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what does Opal mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #330 |
| 2023 | #362 |
| 2022 | #399 |
| 2021 | #446 |
| 2020 | #502 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Opal?
- Opal Whiteley
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