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Elleni

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Pronounced eh-LEN-ee /ɛˈlɛn.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Eleni — the Greek form of Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A bright, shining light: Elleni spells Eleni. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Eleni — the Greek form of Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#15575 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elleni is a spelling of Eleni — the Greek form of Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LEN-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Ethiopian families. Rare in this form, a-bright-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eleni is the Greek form of Helen — 'a bright, shining light' — Elleni is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-LEN-ee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Eleni — Greek form of Helen; routes layered

Variations

EleniEllenyHelena

Nicknames

Ellie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elleni mean?

Elleni spells Eleni — the Greek form of Helen, 'a bright, shining light'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elleni?

It's said eh-LEN-ee /ln.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elleni a boy or girl name?

Elleni is a girl's name.

How popular is Elleni?

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