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Eleftheria

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Pronounced el-ef-thuh-REE-ah /ɛl.ɛf.θəˈriː.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Greek name from eleftheria ('freedom, liberty'), also the name of the personified spirit of liberty. A cherished name in Greece; we note the heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grand Greek name: Eleftheria means 'freedom, liberty' (said 'el-ef-thuh-REE-ah'). We note the heritage.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA Greek name from eleftheria ('freedom, liberty'), also the name of the personified spirit of liberty. A cherished name in Greece; we note the heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12486 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 258

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619722024

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

Eleftheria is Greek for 'freedom, liberty,' long treasured in Greece and among the diaspora, often shortened to Ria or Eleni-style nicknames. Rare abroad, it carries real weight (said 'el-ef-thuh-REE-ah'). We note the heritage.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Greek, and resonant.

Did you know? Eleftheria is the Greek word for 'freedom' itself, also personified as the spirit of liberty — a stately, meaningful name we note as Greek heritage.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Eleftheria — Greek 'freedom, liberty'; personified liberty; heritage noted

Variations

EleftheriaEleutheriaLefteria

Nicknames

RiaEleni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eleftheria mean?

Eleftheria is the Greek word for 'freedom' or 'liberty,' also a personified spirit of liberty.

How do you pronounce Eleftheria?

It's said el-ef-thuh-REE-ah /ɛl.ɛf.θəˈriː.ə/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Eleftheria a boy or girl name?

Eleftheria is used as a girl's name in Greek tradition.

How popular is Eleftheria?

Eleftheria is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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