A tragic figure in 'Hamlet', representing innocence and madness.
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Ophelia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "A tragic figure in 'Hamlet', representing innocence and madness.". Listed origin: Literary.
oh-FEE-lee-ah
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In 2024, Ophelia ranked #261 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #391 |
| 2021 | #321 |
| 2022 | #272 |
| 2023 | #265 |
| 2024 | #261 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Ophelia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "A tragic figure in 'Hamlet', representing innocence and madness.". Listed origin: Literary.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is oh-FEE-lee-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Ophelia ranked #261 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Ophie, Lia. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
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