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Eirene

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Pronounced eye-REE-nee /aɪˈri.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek eirene, 'peace' (Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace; the original of Irene); we note the goddess linkLow

In 30 seconds: Peace: Eirene is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eye-REE-nee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek eirene, 'peace' (Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace; the original of Irene); we note the goddess link
U.S. rank (2024)#9063 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 237

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919712024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eirene comes from the Greek eirene, 'peace' (Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace; the original of Irene; we note the goddess link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eye-REE-nee').

In the U.S. it appears as a classical form of Irene. Rare, peace at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eirene means 'peace' in Greek (Eirene, the goddess of peace; the original of Irene) — a lyrical, classic name (we note the goddess link; said 'eye-REE-nee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Eirene — Greek; goddess link

Variations

IreneEiriniIrini

Nicknames

Rene

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If you like Eirene…

Irene— the standard form
Selene— a fellow Greek girls' name
Serena— a sound-neighbor peace-linked girls' name
Arianne— shares the -ne ending
Eline— shares the -ne ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eirene mean?

Eirene is Greek for 'peace' (the goddess of peace; the original of Irene). We note the goddess link.

How do you pronounce Eirene?

It's said eye-REE-nee /ari.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eirene a boy or girl name?

Eirene is a girl's name.

How popular is Eirene?

Eirene is a very rare name in the U.S.

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