Girl · #11,069 in 2026

Girasol

Name: Popularity of the name Girasol in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Girasol, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica (SiO2·nH2O); its water content may range from 3% to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6% and 10%. Due to the amorphous (chemical) physical structure, it is classified as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are considered minerals.

Current Rank

#11,069

Peak Rank

#8,980 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2020

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8980

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Girasol

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The word 'opal' is adapted from the Latin term opalus . The origin of this word in turn is a matter of debate, but most modern references suggest it is adapted from the Sanskrit word úpala meaning ‘precious stone’. As references to the gem are made by Pliny the Elder , one theory attributed the name's origin to Roman mythology: to have been adapted from Ops , the wife of Saturn , and goddess of fertility. (The portion of Saturnalia devoted to Ops was "Opalia", similar to opalus .) Another common claim was that the term was adapted from the Ancient Greek word, opallios . This word has two meani

Origin & history

Opal was rare and very valuable in antiquity. In Europe, it was a gem prized by royalty. Until the opening of vast deposits in Australia in the 19th century the only known source was Červenica beyond the Roman frontier in Slovakia . Opal is the national gemstone of Australia.

The Story of Girasol

Girasol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2020, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 11 Girasols were born — ranking #8,980 that year. As of 2026, Girasol ranks #11,069 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Girasols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Girasol

Phonetically similar names — useful when Girasol is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gracile
Uracil
Grassl
Mirasol
Jostle
Aerosol
Jessel
Justle
Jazel
Jossle
Gristle
Grisel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Girasol

What does the name Girasol mean?

How popular is Girasol in 2026?

In 2026, Girasol ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Girasol most popular?

Girasol reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,980 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Girasol a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Girasol is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Girasol?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Girasol include Holliday, Macrina, Gaela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Girasol

Girasol is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Girasol's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,980. Use the chart and map above to compare Girasol's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.