Girl Name · Greek Origin
Ophelia
Ophelia is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Ophelia? It is a girl name, rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Ofelia.
Ophelia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ophelia has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Ophelia to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ophelia as O·P·H·E·L·I·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ophelia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ophelia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Opheliaa, Opheliae, Opheliay, Opheli.
- Nicknames: Ophe and O.
- Middle names: Pair Ophelia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ophelia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ofelia, Opal, Oval, Octavia, Olympia — full picks on the sibling names for Ophelia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ophelia? Browse our names like Ophelia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ophelia
What does the name Ophelia mean?
Ophelia has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ophelia?
Ophelia originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ophelia?
Ophelia has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ophelia a boy's or girl's name?
Ophelia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ophelia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ophelia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ophelia?
Names that share Ophelia's sound and style include Ofelia, Opal, Oval, Octavia, Olympia.
What middle names pair well with Ophelia?
Good middle-name fits for Ophelia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ophelia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ophelia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ophelia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ophelia share its rhythm without rhyming — Ofelia, Opal, Oval all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.