Opal is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2732 in 2004 with 60 recorded births. This places Opal in the top 15% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 740 births ranking #423. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 122.2%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 30,602 girls born was named Opal. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.