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Heleni

heh-LEH-nee /həˈlɛni/

At a glance

In short
Heleni, a rare variant of Helen, means 'light' or 'bright', offering a unique and radiant choice for a girl's name.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,197)
Babies in 2023
7 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
2023 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Heleni

Heleni is a charming and less common variant of the name Helen, which derives from the Greek name Helene. The meaning of Helen is often associated with "light" or "bright," reflecting a luminous and radiant persona. Pronounced as /həˈlɛni/ in English and /eˈleni/ in Greek, Heleni carries a melodious and elegant sound. This name shares its roots with the more familiar Helena, adding a unique twist to an ancient classic. Despite its beautiful lineage, Heleni remains relatively rare in the United States, as evidenced by its occurrence among newborns. In 2023, only 7 girls were named Heleni, ranking it at 12,134th in popularity. This rarity can make Heleni an attractive choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet historically rich name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Heleni

English

Greek

Popularity of Heleni in the U.S.

Heleni appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2023, ranked #12,197 with 7 babies.

Bar chart: 7 girls named Heleni in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,197 among girl names.
  • Girls named Heleni (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2023 1 row
Heleni: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023712,197new

Notable people named Heleni

  • Heleni Polichronatou is a Greek painter, sculptor and art historian.