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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Eureka — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Euphoria|Euri
GreekGirl→ Stable

Eureka

yoo-REE-kuh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12647 in 2022

Peak: #12647 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12647 in 2022

Peak: #12647 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
15% boy · 85% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #12647 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Eureka scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Greek OriginModernExclamationDiscoveryScientificUnisex-leaning-girl3-syllableMeaningfulRisingAspirationalUnique
Character
sudden insightcelebrates discovery
STRONG
High confidence

Eureka is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:—
Eureka at a Glance
Meaning:From the Greek exclamation 'eureka' (εὕρηκα), meaning 'I have found it.' Historically associated with discovery and sudden insight, popularized by Archimedes' bath revelation.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#12647 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:15% boy · 85% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Eureka · Overview
Summary

Eureka is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful · Celestial character
Eureka carries a bold, ethereal, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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