Eleni
Eleni: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Eleni
- A transliteration of the Greek female given name Ελένη (Eléni).
Etymology
Transliteration of Greek Ελένη (Eléni), a female given name used in (modern) Greece. Doublet of Helen, Ellen, Helena, and Elena.
How popular is Eleni?
Since 1880, 6,822 girls in the U.S. have been named Eleni. Its highest rank for girls was #1006 in 2024. In 2025, 240 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Eleni
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Eleni FAQ
What does the name Eleni mean?
A transliteration of the Greek female given name Ελένη (Eléni). Transliteration of Greek Ελένη (Eléni), a female given name used in (modern) Greece. Doublet of Helen, Ellen, Helena, and Elena.
How popular is the name Eleni?
Since 1880, 6,822 girls in the U.S. have been named Eleni. Its highest rank for girls was #1006 in 2024. In 2025, 240 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eleni a boy or girl name?
Eleni is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,822 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.