Girl name · Greek
Eugenia
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: well bornEugenia is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "well born". It is used in Italian, Spanish and Greek.
- Meaning
- Well born
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- eh-oo-JEH-nyah (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Eugenia
As a girl's name, Eugenia comes from Greek and means "well born". It is used in Italian, Spanish and Greek.
In Italian, say eh-oo-JEH-nyah. In Spanish, say eh-oo-HEH-nyah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Eugenia on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Eugenia on 3 lists.
“Old-world and elegant, with a hint of drama”
From Funny middle names, grand old-fashioned middle names
“Well born; Greek. Say eh-oo-JEH-nyah”
From Italian girl names, unique Italian girl names
“Well born; Greek. A Spanish-born empress of France. Say eh-oo-HEH-nyah”
From Spanish girl names, royal and historic Spanish girl names
How popular is Eugenia?
- US rank in 2025
- #2,787
- 61 babies, 38 per million girls
- Best rank
- #190 in 1882
- Most babies: 606 in 1919
- Babies since 1880
- At least 29,929
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 452 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 406 per million |
| 1900s | 378 per million |
| 1910s | 494 per million |
| 1920s | 422 per million |
| 1930s | 267 per million |
| 1940s | 207 per million |
| 1950s | 175 per million |
| 1960s | 182 per million |
| 1970s | 153 per million |
| 1980s | 83 per million |
| 1990s | 42 per million |
| 2000s | 24 per million |
| 2010s | 24 per million |
| 2020s | 32 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,804 | #4,019 | #3,452 | #2,868 | #3,108 | #3,359 | #2,973 | #2,861 | #3,776 | #2,787 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Eugenia
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EugenieWell born (Greek, girl)
- EvgeniaWell born (Greek, girl)
- UxíaWell born (Greek, girl)
- ZhenyaWell born (Greek, unisex)
Names spelled like Eugenia
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EfigêniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- EufemiaWords of good omen (Greek, girl)
- EusebiaPious (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- NataliaBorn on Christmas day (Latin, girl)
- EuphemiaWell spoken (Greek, girl)
- KennethAnglicized Coinneach, handsome, and Cináed, perhaps born of fire (Scottish Gaelic, boy)
- RenatoBorn again (Latin, boy)
- EffieWell spoken (Greek, girl)
- EugeneWell born (Greek, boy)
- IphigeniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- NatashaBorn on Christmas Day (Latin, girl)
- RenateBorn again (Latin, girl)
- AbenaBorn on Tuesday (Akan, girl)
Middle names for Eugenia
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Greek
- AlexandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- ElenaForm of Helen, probably from Greek torch (Greek, girl)
- IrenePeace, tranquility (Greek, girl)
- IrisA rainbow (Greek, girl)
- SofiaWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- SophieWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- ZoeLife, living (Greek, girl)
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
- ChristinaFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- NicoleVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
Eugenia: common questions
What does the name Eugenia mean?
Eugenia comes from Greek and means "well born".
Is Eugenia a boy or girl name?
Eugenia is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Eugenia come from?
Eugenia comes from Greek and means "well born". Today it is used in Italian, Spanish and Greek.
How do you pronounce Eugenia?
In Italian, say eh-oo-JEH-nyah. In Spanish, say eh-oo-HEH-nyah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Eugenia?
Eugenia ranked #2,787 in the US in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Eugenia?
Forms of Eugenia with the same meaning and origin include Eugenie (French), Evgenia (Greek), Uxía (Spanish) and Zhenya (Russian).
What middle names go with Eugenia?
Middle names that flow well with Eugenia include Belle, Briar, Gemma, Ivy and Lark. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.