Ophelia

Meaning of Ophelia

Ophelia's meaning is uncertain, but it is often associated with "help."

Ophelia has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ophelia

Ophelia has held fairly steady, sitting around #264 in 2025 after peaking at #261 in 2024.

Notable people named Ophelia

• Ophelia Lovibond
  English actress
• Ophelia Hoff Harvey
  Liberian politician
• Ophelia DeVore
  American businesswoman
• Ophelia Dahl
  Writer and advocate
• Ophelia Wyatt
  American artist

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Questions about the name Ophelia

What does the name Ophelia mean?

Ophelia means ophelia's meaning is uncertain, but it is often associated with "help.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Ophelia a boy's or a girl's name?

Ophelia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ophelia?

In 2025, Ophelia ranked #264 for girls, down from #261 the year before.

When was Ophelia most popular?

Ophelia peaked at #261 in 2024.