girl's name
Opha
OH-fuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 439
Opha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1942 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1887.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Opha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 |
| 1890s | 61 |
| 1900s | 103 |
| 1910s | 116 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Opha?
In 1942, Opha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Opha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Opha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Opha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Opha
- English OH-fuh
Sibling Names for Opha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Opha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Opha
How popular is the name Opha?
In 1942, Opha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Opha a girl's or a boy's name?
Opha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Opha?
Opha has 2 syllables.
When was Opha most popular?
Opha peaked in 1917, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.