Opal is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2770 in 1999 with 5 recorded births. This places Opal in the bottom 45% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 74 births ranking #526. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 50.0%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 56,339 girls born was named Opal. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Opal is a luminous gem name with vintage charm. It feels delicate, distinctive, and quietly radiant.
Gemstone names have long appealed to parents, and Opal stands out because it sounds antique without feeling heavy. Its revival has come with the wider return of old jewellery-box classics.