Gender: Unisex
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Opal, Jewel Names Became Popular in the 19th Century
Pronunciation: OH-puhl, /ˈoʊ pəl/, OW P AH L
Popularity Rank: #27,629
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'upala' meaning 'jewel'. Opal is also the birthstone for October and is believed to bring positive energy and creativity to its bearer.
The name Opal is of Sanskrit origin and means Opal, Jewel Names Became Popular in the 19th Century, The Earth, Gem, Jewel, A Jewel or Precious Stone. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Opal is commonly found in United States of America, Israel, Jamaica, and 53 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: OH-puhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈoʊ pəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: OW P AH L
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Opal is recorded 1,339 times globally, ranking it as the 27,629th most common name worldwide.
Opal is most prevalent in United States of America, with 493 occurrences, making it the 5,078th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Opal is found among 1 in every 505 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,078 | 1 : 3,670 |
| Israel | #2,647 | 1 : 1,521 |
| Jamaica | #353 | 1 : 505 |
| Palestine | #3,891 | 1 : 3,074 |
| United Kingdom | #7,626 | 1 : 7,510 |
| Canada | #5,848 | 1 : 6,078 |
| Hong Kong | #7,660 | 1 : 13,686 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Opal from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Gemstone Opal, Opal Sparkle, Opal Blossom, Opal Darling, Opal Jewel, Tiny Opal, Opal Dazzle, Opal Dream, Opal Petal, Opal Sparkletini
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