Eleni Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Eleni means 'shining light' or 'bright one'.
Meaning of the Name Eleni
Eleni is a name of Greek origin. It is the Greek variant of Helen, which means 'shining light' or 'bright one'. Eleni has deep historical roots and is associated with strength and beauty. It is a popular name in Greece and other Greek-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Eleni
The popularity for the name Eleni peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 185 births, which ranked number 2,411 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Eleni had the most female births in 2022 with 185, which ranked number 1,282 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Eleni has increased sharply over the last ten years from 124 births to 185 births, an increase of 49.19%. Among females, Eleni has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 124 births to 185 births, an increase of 49.19%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eleni
- 20 Year Trend of Eleni: 29.37%
- 10 Year Trend of Eleni: 49.19%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Eleni: 49.19%
Popularity of Eleni by State
Among females, Eleni was most popular in Northeastern states with 52 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 23 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eleni. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1172 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 878 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 604 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 548 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 674 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 937 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eleni
- Total Births of Eleni: 193 (4.08%)
- Female Births of Eleni: 193 (4.08%)
Given the upward trend of Eleni over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.08% increase in total births, for a total of 193 births in 2024. For Females, births for Eleni have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 193 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.08%.