Mariah vs Opal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mariah Rank #413
Opal Rank #449

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 vs #449 for Opal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mariah ___

  • Mariah Grace
  • Mariah Louise
  • Mariah Lynn
  • Mariah Joy
  • Mariah Faith
  • Mariah Elaine

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 Mariah

Isaiah Elijah Ariana Selena Brianna

If you choose Opal

Ruby Pearl Ivy Flora Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariah or Opal more popular?

Mariah is more popular, ranked #413 compared to Opal at #449 in the United States.

What do Mariah and Opal mean?

Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Opal means "precious gemstone" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Mariah and Opal boy or girl names?

Mariah is primarily a girl name. Opal is primarily a girl name.

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