Opal
Opal is a girls' name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Precious gemstone, jewel.” It ranked #423 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.
where does the name Opal come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Opal comes via Latin opalus from Greek opallios, ultimately from the Sanskrit upala, meaning 'jewel' or 'precious stone.'
the history of Opal
Per Wikipedia, opal is the birthstone for October and was called the 'queen of gems' in ancient Rome; the given name came into use alongside other gemstone names in the late Victorian era, faded, and has recently increased again, a trend Wikipedia attributes to renewed interest in 'cottagecore' names with a vintage, nature-rooted sensibility.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #423 |
| 2024 | #449 |
| 2023 | #486 |
| 2022 | #525 |
| 2021 | #545 |
| 2020 | #649 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Opal?
- Opal Whiteley
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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