Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Eleftheria since 1972
Babies named Eleftheria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Eleftheria is a Greek feminine name meaning 'freedom'. While it has deep cultural and religious roots in Greece, its usage in the United States has been rare. First recorded in the U.S. in 1972, the name peaked in popularity in 1976, and as of 2025 it ranks 11932, with an estimated 1 in 229610 girls receiving the name that year. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, never breaking into widespread use but enduring as a distinctive choice for families with Greek heritage. Despite its low frequency, no single U.S. state has recorded a notable concentration of Eleftherias, reflecting its scattered presence across the country.
Eleftheria derives from the Greek word ελευθερία (eleftheria), meaning 'freedom' or 'liberty'. It is a feminine form of Eleftherios, a name borne by a number of saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The name has been in use in Greece and the Greek diaspora for centuries, though it became more common as a given name in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Efi, Lef, Ria
Variants: Eleutheria
Sibling names for Eleftheria
Names that share Eleftheria's style, for a brother or sister.
