Eunika
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "good victory".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Eunika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eunika today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eunika births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eunika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eunika. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1995 SSA rank
#14,140
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Eunika: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eunika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eunika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eunika
The name Eunika has its origins in Ancient Greek and is derived from the Greek word "eunikos," meaning "well-minded" or "well-disposed." It was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times but has been documented in various historical records and literary works.
One of the earliest known references to the name Eunika can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In his dialogue "Phaedrus," written around 370 BCE, Plato mentions a character named Eunika, though little is known about this individual beyond their name.
During the Byzantine era, the name Eunika gained some popularity among the Greek-speaking populace of the Eastern Roman Empire. A notable figure bearing this name was Eunika of Kherson, a Christian martyr who lived in the 9th century CE. She was martyred for her faith during the iconoclastic period and is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In the medieval period, the name Eunika made its way to Western Europe through the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the spread of Eastern Christianity. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the West can be found in the chronicles of the Benedictine abbey of Montecassino in Italy, where a nun named Eunika is mentioned in the 11th century.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Eunika. One of the most famous was Eunika of Silesia (1291-1343), a Duchess of Silesia and a member of the Polish Piast dynasty. Another remarkable figure was Eunika of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1765-1828), a German princess and the wife of Duke Franz of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.
In the 19th century, the name Eunika gained some popularity in Russia, particularly among the nobility. One notable Russian figure with this name was Eunika Vasilievna Pavlovna (1830-1909), a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Maria Alexandrovna and a prominent socialite in the imperial court.
While not as common as some other names, Eunika has maintained a presence throughout history, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences from the ancient Greek world to the Byzantine Empire and beyond. Its meaning of being "well-minded" or "well-disposed" has endured, making it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with deep historical roots.
People
Eunika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eunika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eunika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eunika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eunika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Eunika a common name?
We classify Eunika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eunika most popular?
The single biggest year for Eunika was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eunika is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eunika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eunika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eunika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eunika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eunika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eunika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Eunika?
Find out how many people have the name Eunika on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.