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Eupha

YOO-fuh · Unknown; possibly a variant of Euphemia or a coined name.

Peak popularity
1900
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Eupha since 1889

Babies named Eupha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eupha's real moment was 1900.

4913192019602000Most births 1925Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1880s5
1890s6
1900s26
1910s41
1920s67
1930s10
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Eupha is an exceedingly rare feminine given name first recorded in the U.S. in 1889. It saw a small peak in usage in 1900, the year it reached its highest recorded frequency, but never entered the top 1000. Since then, its trajectory has been stable at very low levels, and it remains an obscure choice. In 2025, the name does not have a one-in-N ranking, indicating fewer than 5 births. The origins are unclear but may be linked to the Greek name Euphemia, meaning 'well-spoken.' The name primarily saw use in the 1900s decade, with no recorded top states or notable bearers. Its similarity to other rare period names like Ethel and Elmer places it in the realm of vintage, nearly forgotten appellations.

Eupha is a rare feminine given name that first appeared in the United States in the late 19th century. It may be a shortened form of Euphemia, a Greek name meaning 'well-spoken,' but its usage is extremely limited and its exact derivation is uncertain. The name saw a small peak in the year 1900 but has remained uncommon since.

Sibling names for Eupha

Names that share Eupha's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ethel, Mae, Nora, Ada, Lena

Brothers: Elmer, Otis, Clarence, Earl, Raymond

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Questions parents ask

What is the meaning of the name Eupha?
The meaning of Eupha is not definitively known. It may be a variant of Euphemia, which means 'well-spoken' in Greek, but this is uncertain.
How popular is the name Eupha currently?
Eupha is extremely rare. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names for any year since data collection began, and its one-in-N popularity is not available for 2025.
Is Eupha a girl's name or a boy's name?
Eupha is typically used as a girl's name, though it is very uncommon.