Holding steady.
Popularity of Ophia since 1891
Babies named Ophia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ophia's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 68 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ophia is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1891. It saw its peak year of usage in 1896, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The trajectory has been stable across decades, with no significant revival. As a name of uncertain origin, it is likely a variant of Ophelia or a feminine form of Ophir. Its scarcity means it has no recorded top states of usage. Ophia remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an obscure historical name.
Ophia is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1891. It may be a variant of Ophelia, which is derived from Greek ὠφέλεια (ōpheleia) meaning 'help, advantage.' Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Ophir, a biblical place name associated with gold. The name saw modest use in the 1890s, peaking in 1896, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ophi, Fia
Sibling names for Ophia
Names that share Ophia's style, for a brother or sister.
