Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Opal Updated January 15, 2026 by Jennifer M. Opal Gender: Female Origin: Indian Meaning: Precious Gem ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Opal? The name Opal is primarily a female name of Indian origin that means Precious Gem. People who like the name Opal also like: Ivy, Pearl, Charlotte, Ruby, Violet, Iris, Hazel, Emmett, Oliver, Silas, Theodore, Jasper, Henry, Liam Names like Opal: Ophelia, Obelia, Ophelie Stats for the Name Opal Opal is currently #73 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Opal is currently #450 in U.S. births