Overview
people
Sample Size
323
Gender Distribution
Male:
20.1%
Female:
79.9%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
The name Opal is of Sanskrit and Greek origin
Meaning
The name Opal refers to a gemstone that is typically milky-white or transparent and is often used in jewelry. It is also associated with the characteristic iridescence found on some opals, which can create a rainbow-like effect. As a given name, Opal first became popular in the late 19th century and was particularly common in the United States during the early 20th century. It is still used as a name today, although it is less common than it once was.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
121 samples
95%
TH
82 samples
77%
GB
20 samples
75%
ID
13 samples
85%
JM
11 samples
91%
CA
10 samples
70%
CN
6 samples
83%
FR
5 samples
100%
TR
5 samples
60%
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