Eurika
A girl's name of Greek origin with 81 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Eurika is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 81 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Eurika is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eurika is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Eureka, derived from the Greek heureka meaning 'I have found it!' — the famous exclamation attributed to Archimedes upon discovering the principle of water displacement.
Eurika is a name that carries with it the spirit of discovery and joy — a name for a child who feels like an answered prayer or a revelation. The "-ika" ending gives it a softer, more name-like quality than the exclamatory original.
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Eurika is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Eurika has been recorded as a girl's name since 1967, with 81 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eurika has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 19 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 51 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 6 | — |
The Story of Eurika
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1973, Eurika is a Gen X staple. Girls named Eurika are most likely born between 1967 and 1983.
How rare is Eurika?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eurika is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, peaked in the 1970s with 51 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Eurika by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1967–1993)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | #14196 |
| 1982 | 5 | #10991 |
| 1981 | 8 | #7617 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9437 |
| 1978 | 5 | #10237 |
| 1976 | 8 | #6800 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9506 |
| 1974 | 6 | #7998 |
| 1973 | 8 | #6249 |
| 1972 | 6 | #7562 |
| 1971 | 6 | #7665 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6546 |
| 1967 | 6 | #6256 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–1993