Ureka Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ureka means 'I have found it' in Greek, symbolizing a moment of revelation or a sudden realization.
Meaning of the Name Ureka
Ureka is predominantly a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'eureka', meaning 'I have found it'. The name gained popularity from the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes, who famously exclaimed 'Eureka!' when he discovered a principle of buoyancy while taking a bath. The name symbolizes a moment of revelation or a sudden realization. It conveys a sense of excitement, discovery, and intellectual curiosity.
Popularity of the Name Ureka
The popularity for the name Ureka peaked in popularity in the year 1974 with 5 births, which ranked number 14,000 out of 14,744 unique names for that year. Ureka had the most female births in 1974 with 5, which ranked number 8,774 out of 10,246 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Ureka
Popularity of Ureka by State
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