Girl name · Greek
Euphemia
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: well spokenEuphemia is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "well spoken". It is used in Scottish, English and Greek.
- Meaning
- Well spoken
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #6186 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Euphemia
As a girl's name, Euphemia comes from Greek and means "well spoken". It is used in Scottish, English and Greek.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Euphemia on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Euphemia on 5 lists.
“A Victorian favorite from Greek for well spoken”
From British funny names, victorian British names
“Well-spoken; Greek. Effimia in modern Greek”
From Greek girl names, ancient Greek female names
“Greek for words of good omen; a 14th-century queen of Scotland.”
From Scottish girl names, scottish girl names from history
“Words of good omen; Greek, once a Scottish favorite”
From Unique girl names, unique vintage girl names
“Well spoken; Greek. Effie for short”
From Vintage girl names, victorian girl names
How popular is Euphemia?
- US rank in 2025
- #6,186
- 19 babies, 12 per million girls
- Best rank
- #770 in 1881
- Most babies: 26 in 1915
- Babies since 1880
- At least 771
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 43 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 39 per million |
| 1900s | 20 per million |
| 1910s | 19 per million |
| 1920s | 12 per million |
| 1930s | 5 per million |
| 1940s | 0 per million |
| 1950s | 1 per million |
| 1960s | 1 per million |
| 1970s | 2 per million |
| 1980s | 0 per million |
| 1990s | 0 per million |
| 2000s | 0 per million |
| 2010s | 4 per million |
| 2020s | 9 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,074 | #10,196 | #10,832 | #12,872 | #7,681 | #9,167 | #7,079 | #6,749 | #8,611 | #6,186 |
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 Euphemia
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EffieWell spoken (Greek, girl)
- LaiaWell spoken (Greek, girl)
Names spelled like Euphemia
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EufemiaWords of good omen (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- EugeniaWell born (Greek, girl)
- EugenieWell born (Greek, girl)
- EugeneWell born (Greek, boy)
- AtousaWell granting (Old Persian, girl)
- BehzadWell-born, noble (Persian, boy)
- EfstathiosSteadfast, well established (Greek, boy)
- EugenioWell born (Greek, boy)
- EvaristoWell pleasing (Greek, boy)
- EvgeniaWell born (Greek, girl)
- EvgeniosWell born (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Euphemia
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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- 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)
Euphemia: common questions
What does the name Euphemia mean?
Euphemia comes from Greek and means "well spoken".
Is Euphemia a boy or girl name?
Euphemia is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Euphemia come from?
Euphemia comes from Greek and means "well spoken". Today it is used in Scottish, English and Greek.
How popular is the name Euphemia?
Euphemia ranked #6,186 in the US in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Euphemia?
Forms of Euphemia with the same meaning and origin include Effie (English) and Laia (Spanish).
What middle names go with Euphemia?
Middle names that flow well with Euphemia include Agnes, Dawn, June, Lark and Naomi. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.