Eleni

eh-LEN-nee

Greek variation of Helen

"torch; shining light"

Eleni Origin and Meaning

The name Eleni is a girl's name of Greek origin.

A common choice in Greece, Eleni is starting to rise in the US too thanks to its bouncy rhythm and cool -i ending. Also familiar in England and Wales, Eleni was chosen for 255 girls in the US in 2024, placing it just outside the Top 1000.

While English speakers may lean towards the nicknames Ellie, Elle, and Leni, Greek nicknames include Elenitsa, Elenaki, Lena, and Lenio.

Notable bears of the name include singer Eleni Foureira, tennis player Eleni Daniilido, and composer Eleni Karaindrou.

Eleni Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 787 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Eleni

• 787 Nameberry 2025
• 3 Unique 2024
• 714 England 2023
• 269 Germany 2016
• 185 Switzerland 2023

20 Names Similar to Eleni

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Eleni.

• Carys
• Maelle
• Isa
• Arlette
• Eila
• Ailish
• Aida
• Maeva
• Maelie
• Leora
• Maris
• Corin
• Keeva
• Solene
• Liora
• Arla
• Alwyn
• Siobhán
• Feyre
• Elin

Famous People Named Eleni

• Eleni Mandell American singer,songwriter
• Eleni Englert American rower
• Eleni Daniilidou Greek tennis player
• Eleni Karaindrou Greek composer
• Eleni Bakopanos former Canadian MP from Quebec
• Eleni "Elena" Paparizou Greek,Swedish singer
• Eleni of Ethiopia empress and wife of Zara Yaqob
• Eleni Kelaiditi Greek rhythmic gymnast
• Eleni Erimoude Cypriot rhythmic gymnast
• Eleni Foureira Greek/Albanian singer: represented Cyprus in Eurovision 2018
• Melina Eleni Kanakaredes American actress

The name Eleni in Pop Culture

• "Eleni " book by Nicholas Gage and 1985 movie adaptation