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Opaline

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Pronounced OH-puh-leen /ˈoʊ.pə.liːn/Medium

Meaning: From the word opaline, 'opal-like; milky and iridescent,' built on opal — a gem whose name reaches back through Latin opalus to Sanskrit upala, 'stone.' A gem word-name, which we note plainly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gem word-name: Opaline means 'opal-like; iridescent' (said 'OH-puh-leen'). Shimmering and elegant.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the word opaline, 'opal-like; milky and iridescent,' built on opal — a gem whose name reaches back through Latin opalus to Sanskrit upala, 'stone.' A gem word-name, which we note plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#13111 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1931
Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193119162023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Opaline comes from opal, by way of Latin opalus and, further back, Sanskrit upala, 'stone.' As a name it belongs with the jewel words — Ruby, Pearl, Jade — and reads shimmering and slightly antique. Very rare in the U.S. (said 'OH-puh-leen').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, iridescent, and elegant.

Did you know? Opaline is the adjective for opal-like — that milky shimmer that shifts color as it turns. The gem's name travels back through Latin opalus to the Sanskrit upala, 'stone' (said 'OH-puh-leen').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Opaline — gem word 'opaline'; opal < Latin opalus < Sanskrit upala

Variations

OpalOpalynOpaline

Nicknames

OpalLina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Opaline mean?

Opaline means 'opal-like; milky and iridescent,' from the gemstone opal.

How do you pronounce Opaline?

It's said OH-puh-leen /ˈoʊ.pə.liːn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Opaline a boy or girl name?

Opaline is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Opaline?

Opaline is a very rare name in the U.S.

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