Girl
Eleni
torch, light
About Eleni
A timeless choice that has graced countless remarkable women throughout history. This name presents a classic elegance that never goes out of style, offering your daughter a foundation of tradition while remaining perfectly contemporary. The three-syllable structure provides a pleasing rhythm that complements both short and long surnames. It's immediately recognizable yet never feels overused in modern contexts. Parents value its literary associations and the way it conveys intelligence and grace. The name ages beautifully, equally suited to a playful toddler, ambitious teenager, and accomplished professional. Its versatility across cultures makes it an excellent choice for families with diverse backgrounds.
Popularity of the Name Eleni
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #739 | ||
| 1998 | #775 | ||
| 2000 | #800 | #933 | |
| 2001 | #676 | #764 | |
| 2002 | #939 | ||
| 2003 | #887 | #881 | |
| 2004 | #835 | ||
| 2005 | #737 | #956 | |
| 2006 | #906 | #927 | |
| 2007 | #784 | #818 | |
| 2008 | #817 | ||
| 2009 | #959 | #797 | |
| 2010 | #874 | ||
| 2011 | #902 | ||
| 2012 | #746 | ||
| 2013 | #837 | ||
| 2014 | #714 | #914 | #969 |
| 2015 | #815 | ||
| 2016 | #984 | ||
| 2017 | #764 | ||
| 2018 | #799 | #908 | |
| 2019 | #715 | ||
| 2020 | #784 | ||
| 2021 | #762 | ||
| 2022 | #930 | ||
| 2023 | #743 | ||
| 2024 | #827 | ||
| 2025 | #629 | #862 | |
| 1992 | #748 | ||
| 1993 | #871 | ||
| 1994 | #848 | ||
| 1995 | #832 | ||
| 1999 | #813 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Eleni
Names Similar to Eleni
Nicknames for Eleni
- El
- Ellie
- Leni
- Nia
Famous People Named Eleni
| Eleni Anagnostopoulou | Greek politician |
| Eleni Bakopanos | Canadian politician |
| Eleni Daniilidou | Greek tennis player |
| Eleni Foureira | Greek singer and actress |
| Eleni Glouftsis | First female Australian rules football field umpire |
| Eleni Menegaki | Greek TV presenter |
| Eleni Oragir | Armenian TV presenter |
| Eleni Papadopoulou | Greek actress |
| Eleni Rantou | Greek javelin thrower |
| Eleni Reed | American actress |
| Eleni Sikelianos | American poet |
| Eleni Tsaligopoulou | Greek singer |
| Eleni Vougioukli | Greek actress |
| Eleni Zafeiriou | Greek beauty pageant winner |
| Eleni Zournatzi | Greek archer |
| Eleni Andreadi | Greek filmmaker |
| Eleni Artymata | Cypriot sprinter |
| Eleni Kordolaimi | Greek basketball player |
| Eleni Kourmpetis | Greek chess player |
| Eleni Vitali | Greek singer |
Characters Named Eleni
| Eleni Gilbert | Character in the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Eleni Drake | Character in the novel "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros |
| Eleni Papadakis | Character in the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Eleni Petrakis | Character in the novel "The Bronze Bow" by Elizabeth George Speare |
| Eleni Andros | Character in the TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Eleni Katsopolis | Character in the TV show "Full House" |
| Eleni Tsaldari | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" |
| Eleni Siakas | Character in the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Eleni Karamitsos | Character in the novel "The Immigrant" by Manju Kapur |
| Eleni Demaris | Character in the TV show "Chicago P.D" |
| Eleni Stamos | Character in the movie "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" |
| Eleni Takeda | Character in the anime "Love Live! Sunshine!!" |
| Eleni Katsopolous | Character in the TV show "Webster" |
| Eleni Karaindrou | Character in the play "The Trojans" by Euripides |
| Eleni Drakos | Character in the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" |
| Eleni Pappageorgiou | Character in the TV show "Law & Order" |
| Eleni Manos | Character in the novel "My Antonia" by Willa Cather |
| Eleni Chronis | Character in the TV show "The West Wing" |
| Eleni Theoharis | Character in the movie "America America" by Elia Kazan |
| Eleni Karatzas | Character in the TV show "The Real Housewives of Melbourne" |