Eirini
A girl's name of Greek origin with 70 recorded U.S. births.
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
Popularity Over Time
Eirini has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32 | #11543 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 28 | #14189 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #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, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9708 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12487 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12600 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11378 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16198 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16357 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9037 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15162 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18102 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17257 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024