Flora vs Opal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

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Opal

Girl #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious gemstone"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#449
Total SSA Count
694
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Opie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flora Rank #647
Opal Rank #449

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 vs #647 for Flora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

Opal ___

  • Opal Grace
  • Opal Jane
  • Opal Rose
  • Opal Mae
  • Opal Pearl
  • Opal Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

If you choose Opal

Ruby Pearl Ivy Flora Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora or Opal more popular?

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Flora and Opal mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Opal means "precious gemstone" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Flora and Opal boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Opal is primarily a girl name.

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