NAME PROFILE
Eleni
Eleni is a Greek name that means 'light' or 'torch.' It carries connotations of brightness, warmth, and positivity, embodying a spirit that illuminates the lives of those around her.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,822 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1956 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 28%IL — 21%CA — 19%MA — 16%PA — 16%
Notable People
Eleni Foureira (Singer, represented Cyprus in Eurovision 2018) · Eleni S. Gage (Author, known for *The Ladies of Managua*) · Eleni Bakopoulos (Author, known for *The Green Shore*) · Eleni Menegaki (Television presenter in Greece) · Eleni Tzavara (Greek poet and writer)
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