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Eretria

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Pronounced eh-REH-tree-uh /ɛˈrɛt.ri.ə/Medium

Meaning: A place name: Eretria was an ancient Greek city on the island of Euboea, a seafaring and colonizing power in the archaic age. The name is often connected to Greek eretes, 'rower', though the link is not certain. Used as a given name it is chosen for its history and sound.Low

In 30 seconds: A city carried into a name: Eretria was an ancient Greek port on Euboea (said 'eh-REH-tree-uh'). A place name, we note.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA place name: Eretria was an ancient Greek city on the island of Euboea, a seafaring and colonizing power in the archaic age. The name is often connected to Greek eretes, 'rower', though the link is not certain. Used as a given name it is chosen for its history and sound.
U.S. rank (2024)#13955 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eretria is an ancient place name. The city stood on the island of Euboea and was a power in the archaic Greek world, famed for trade and colonies until it was sacked by the Persians. Its name is often linked to eretes, 'rower', though scholars do not settle it. As a personal name it is modern, and a place name, which we note (said 'eh-REH-tree-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, classical, and lightly antique.

Did you know? Eretria was a seafaring Greek city on Euboea that sent colonies across the Mediterranean; its name is sometimes tied to the Greek word for 'rower'. As a given name it is a place name borrowed for its sound and story, which we note respectfully (said 'eh-REH-tree-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Eretria — Ancient Greek city, Euboea; place name; root uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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What does the name Eretria mean?

Eretria is a place name — an ancient Greek city on Euboea; its root is sometimes tied to 'rower', though that is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eretria?

It's said eh-REH-tree-uh /ɛˈrɛt.ri.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eretria a boy or girl name?

Eretria is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Eretria?

Eretria is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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