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Eirini

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Pronounced ee-REE-nee /iˈri.ni/Medium

Meaning: A Greek form of Irene — from the Greek eirene, 'peace' (also the goddess of peace)Low

In 30 seconds: Peace: Eirini is the Greek Irene. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-REE-nee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA Greek form of Irene — from the Greek eirene, 'peace' (also the goddess of peace)
U.S. rank (2025)#13671 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620052025

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

Eirini is a Greek form of Irene — from the Greek eirene, 'peace' (also the goddess of peace). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-REE-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, peace at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Irene comes from the Greek eirene, 'peace' — Eirini is the Greek form, lyrical and classic (said 'ee-REE-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Eirini — Greek form of Irene

Variations

IreneIriniEireni

Nicknames

Rini

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If you like Eirini…

Irene— the standard form
Irina— the Slavic form
Serena— a sound-adjacent 'peace/serene' girls' name
Eleni— echoes that soft -ni sound
Elleni— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eirini mean?

Eirini is a Greek form of Irene — Greek 'peace' (from eirene).

How do you pronounce Eirini?

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

Is Eirini a boy or girl name?

Eirini is a girl's name.

How popular is Eirini?

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

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