Ophia

Ophia - A very unique female name



  Nov 11,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Ophia at a glance

Ophia is ranked #1940 among girl baby names in 1919, with 5 births in 1919. It peaked in 1919 at #1940 and first appeared on the charts in 1919.

Rank in 1919
#1940
Births in 1919
5
Peak year
1919 (#1940)
First appeared
1919
Popularity
1 in 209,427 girls
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (14 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Ophia appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1940. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ophia and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ophia? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ophia. The baby girl name Ophia was given to 5 baby girls in 1919, ranking #1940 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 209,427 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ophia peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 1940.



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Rating: 4.0/5 (14 recent votes)


Ophia is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ophia is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #495 - and is the least popular in Kentucky at position #495.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ophia is where you live.


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Ophia origin and meaning

Ophia is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Ophia, pop culture references for the name Ophia and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ophia

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ophia, sorted by popularity.

Ova / Opha / Ovie / Oviya / Offie / Oppie / Ovi /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19191940

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Kentucky495

Even more about Ophia


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ophia a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ophia?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1919
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Ophia
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 209,427
Letter count 5
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1919
1919 births +5

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