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Eugenia

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Pronounced yoo-JEE-nee-ah /juˈdʒi.ni.ɑ/High

Meaning: Feminine of Eugenius — Greek eugenes, 'well-born, noble' (eu, 'good', plus genes, 'born')High

In 30 seconds: Born well, named better: Eugenia is Greek for 'noble, well-born' — carried by an empress of France, saints, and a British princess. Stately, vintage, and due its revival.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningFeminine of Eugenius — Greek eugenes, 'well-born, noble' (eu, 'good', plus genes, 'born')
U.S. rank (2025)#2787 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 29,928

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802025

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

Eugenia is the feminine of Eugenius — Greek eugenes, 'well-born, noble', from eu, 'good', plus genes, 'born'. Borne by an early martyr-saint, the French Empress Eugénie, and Britain's Princess Eugenie, it is a grande dame of a name.

In the U.S. it is a rare vintage choice today, common in Spanish, Italian, and Slavic use. Noble-born at the root, stately, and revival-ready.

Did you know? Empress Eugénie, the glamorous last empress of France, set Victorian fashion across Europe — and Princess Eugenie keeps the name in Britain's royal family today.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Eugenia — etymology

Variations

EugénieEvgeniaEugenie

Nicknames

GenaGenie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Eugenia de Montijo (1826-1920)
    Empress of France as wife of Napoleon III, last Empress consort of the French
  • ★Eugenia Cooney (1997-)
    American YouTuber and social media personality known for fashion and lifestyle content
  • ★Eugenia Sheppard
    American fashion journalist and columnist who pioneered celebrity fashion coverage

If you like Eugenia…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eugenia mean?

Eugenia is Greek for 'well-born, noble'.

How do you pronounce Eugenia?

It's said yoo-JEE-nee-ah /juˈdʒi.ni.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eugenia a boy or girl name?

Eugenia is a girl's name; Eugene is the masculine.

How popular is Eugenia?

Eugenia is a rare vintage name in the U.S. today.

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