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Eleftheria

A Greek name meaning “freedom” or “liberty.”

US rank (2025)#11,932

Meaning and history

Eleftheria is a Greek feminine name taken directly from elefthería, meaning “freedom” or “liberty.” It is the feminine counterpart of Eleftherios and also has a religious association through Agia Eleftheria, a title connected with Christian saints and churches. The name’s abstract meaning has made it symbolically resonant in modern Greek culture. Notable bearers include Greek singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki and Greek-Cypriot singer Eleftheria Eleftheriou.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 7 births, rank #13,606
2007: 8 births, rank #12,676
2008: 10 births, rank #10,807
2009: 8 births, rank #12,429
2010: 9 births, rank #11,246
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: 8 births, rank #11,969
2014: 6 births, rank #14,558
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
20162016: 8 births, rank #11,781
2017: 5 births, rank #15,902
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: 8 births, rank #11,090
20212021: 7 births, rank #12,206
2022: 8 births, rank #11,231
2023: 5 births, rank #15,194
2024: 7 births, rank #12,161
20252025: 7 births, rank #11,932

In 2025, 7 babies were recorded with the name Eleftheria, ranking #11,932 among girls.