Ophelia

Rank 272nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Ophelia was 272nd most popular baby name for girls and 584th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,160 babies were named Ophelia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,899 babies in the United States were named Ophelia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ophelia is around 9 to 26 years old.

The name "Ophelia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Ophelia include Ophie and Lia.

Ophelia Meaning & Origin

Ophelia is a Greek name that means "help" or "aid," evoking connotations of assistance, support, and compassion.

The name Ophelia is described as enigmatic, imaginative and melodic.

Pronunciation

Ophelia is pronounced oh-fee-lee-uh in English. The name Ophelia has 7 letters and 4 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ophelia

The name Ophelia is a character's name in William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." She is a beautiful young woman who is the love interest of the protagonist, Hamlet.

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