Eleny
Eleny is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,854 in the US, popular nicknames include Ele, Ely, and Eleie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Eleny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 326 babies have been named Eleny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eleny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,854 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,854
- Total SSA Count
- 17
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Eleny
Eleny is a girl name .
Eleny is currently ranked #6,854 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eleny include Ele, Ely, and Eleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Eleny include Elena, Eleni, Elenora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis