Ophelia is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #161 in 2018 with 335 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 645 births ranking #73. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,870.6%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 860 girls born was named Ophelia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ophelia is a dramatic, lyrical classic usually linked with the meaning 'help' or 'aid'. It feels romantic, literary, and distinctive.
The name is best known in English through Shakespeare, which gave it enduring literary visibility. In modern naming it has returned strongly among parents seeking ornate classics with atmosphere.