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Eleni is a feminine name used in Greek. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Modern Greek form of Helen." It ranked #1038 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, modern Greek form of Helen. The entry lists its usage as Greek.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Eleni ranked #1038 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1038 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eleni mean?
Behind the Name does not give Eleni a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: modern Greek form of Helen.
Is Eleni a popular name?
Eleni ranked #1038 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Eleni a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Eleni appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Eleni — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
