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Eureka

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Pronounced yoo-REE-kuh /jʊˈriː.kə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek heureka, 'I have found it!' — the famous cry attributed to Archimedes, and the motto of the state of California. A bright exclamation turned name.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful name: Eureka is Greek for 'I have found it!' (said 'yoo-REE-kuh'). Bright and triumphant.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek heureka, 'I have found it!' — the famous cry attributed to Archimedes, and the motto of the state of California. A bright exclamation turned name.
U.S. rank (2022)#12647 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 855

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419132022

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

Eureka comes from the Greek heureka, 'I have found it!' — the exclamation attributed to Archimedes and the California state motto. It reads as a joyful, discovery-bright word-name, used here for a girl (said 'yoo-REE-kuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a word-name. Rare, joyful, and triumphant.

Did you know? Eureka is Greek for 'I have found it!' — the cry famously attributed to Archimedes and the motto of California; it reads as a bright, triumphant word-name (said 'yoo-REE-kuh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Eureka — Greek 'I have found it!' (Archimedes; California motto)

Variations

EurikaEuricaUreka

Nicknames

RekaRika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eureka mean?

Eureka is Greek for 'I have found it!' — the cry attributed to Archimedes.

How do you pronounce Eureka?

It's said yoo-REE-kuh /jʊˈriː.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eureka a boy or girl name?

Eureka is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Eureka?

Eureka is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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