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Eirini

A girl's name of Greek origin with 70 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#9708 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A transliteration of the Greek female given name Ειρήνη (Eiríni).

Eirini is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the modern Greek form of Eirene, meaning 'peace.' In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace and the season of spring — one of the Horae, daughters of Zeus and Themis who governed the orderly processes of nature.

With 70 recorded U.S. births, Eirini is primarily used in Greek American communities, where it preserves the original Greek pronunciation of this ancient name. It is the cultural equivalent of the internationally beloved Irene, carrying the same peaceful meaning in its original Hellenic form.

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Phonetically, Eirini belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Eirini’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

70
Total births
Since 2005
2016
Peak
12 births
2005
First recorded
20 years of data
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Popularity Over Time

Eirini has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

0369122024
First appeared: 2005Peak: 2016 (12 births)Current: #9708

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eirini
DecadeBirthsAvg RankTrend
2020s32#11543
2010s28#14189
2000s10#17680

The Story of Eirini

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Eirini is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Eirini are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.

How rare is Eirini?

Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eirini — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2020s with 32 births that decade.

Eirini by the numbers

  • Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(10 years, 20052024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eirini
YearBirthsRank
202410#9708
20237#12487
20227#12600
20208#11378
20195#16198
20185#16357
201612#9037
20136#15162
20095#18102
20055#17257

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eirini a boy's or girl's name?
Eirini is primarily a girl's name.
When was Eirini most popular?
Eirini reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 12 births that year. It is currently ranked #9708 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Eirini?
Eirini is currently ranked #9708 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 70 babies since 2005.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20052024