Opal
Opal is a distinctive choice, ranked #622 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Opal in their class.
About the Name Opal
Opal is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #526. The name has climbed 674 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Opal is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Opal in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #450, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Opal
- Opal Sofer — Opal Sofer is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem and the Israel women's national team.
- Andamooka Opal — The Andamooka Opal is a famous opal which was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 on the occasion of her first visit to South Australia.
- Opal Whiteley — Opal Irene Whiteley was an American nature writer and diarist who gained international fame for the publication of her childhood diary, which featured meditations and observations of nature and wildlife.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Opal
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Opal
Almost certainly the only Opal in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Opal
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia