Opaline

Q: What is the origin of Opaline?

Opaline is of French origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Opaline?

According to the latest SSA data, Opaline is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Opaline a girl name?

Opaline is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Opal Stone"

A name derived from the opal gemstone, used in French and English contexts with ornamental connotations.

Themes:opalgemfrenchfeminine

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Opaline

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Opaline did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Opaline Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Opaline.

10 ideas

Opal

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Opaie

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opay

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opal

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line

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iney

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aliy

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opa

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Baby Name Lists That Include Opaline

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Opaline mean?

Opaline means "Opal Stone". A name derived from the opal gemstone, used in French and English contexts with ornamental connotations.

What is the origin of Opaline?

Opaline is of French origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Opaline?

According to the latest SSA data, Opaline is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Opaline a girl name?

Opaline is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Opaline?

Popular nicknames for Opaline include Opal, Opaie, opay, opal, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Opaline?

There are many names similar to Opaline in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Latin

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withO

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoine Armand Antwan Adrien Antwon

Sisters

Annette Antoinette Adrienne Aimee Angelique

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