Girl · #13,458 in 2026

Eritrea

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea.

Current Rank
#13,458
Peak Rank
#13,458 (2021)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1991
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#13458
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eritrea

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea.

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Etymology
The name Eritrea is derived from the ancient (originally Greek) name for the Red Sea , the Erythraean Sea ( Ἐρυθρὰ Θάλασσα Erythra Thalassa , based on the adjective ἐρυθρός erythros "red"). It was first formally adopted in 1890, with the formation of Italian Eritrea ( Colonia Eritrea ). The name persisted throughout subsequent British and Ethiopian occupation, and was reaffirmed by the 1993 independence referendum and 1997 constitution .
Origin & history
Main article: History of Eritrea

The Story of Eritrea

Eritrea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 6 Eritreas were born — ranking #13,458 that year. As of 2026, Eritrea ranks #13,458 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Eritreas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eritrea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eritrea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Eretria
  • Eritrean
  • Airstream
  • Arity
  • Aerodrome
  • Errantry
  • Airstrike
  • Errata
  • Oratorio
  • Aerator
  • Airdrie
  • Astraea

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eritrea

What does the name Eritrea mean?
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea.
How popular is Eritrea in 2026?
In 2026, Eritrea ranks #13,458 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Eritrea most popular?
Eritrea reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #13,458 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Eritrea a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eritrea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Eritrea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eritrea include Elsiemae, Norri, Masika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Eritrea

Eritrea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Eritrea's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #13,458. Use the chart and map above to compare Eritrea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.