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Elani
OriginModern variation of Alani, Eleni, Ilana, or Eliana, Hawaiian, Greek, Hebrew
Meaning"orange tree; shining light, torch; tree; my God has answered"
GenderGirl
US Rank#844
Top 1000
NB Rank#875
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Variation of Eleanor
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,979 | 57 | 31.9 |
| 2015 | #2,689 | 66 | 37 |
| 2016 | #2,506 | 72 | 40.6 |
| 2017 | #2,441 | 74 | 42.9 |
| 2018 | #1,916 | 104 | 61.1 |
| 2019 | #1,750 | 118 | 70.3 |
| 2020 | #1,322 | 167 | 103.3 |
| 2021 | #1,243 | 189 | 115.2 |
| 2022 | #1,133 | 216 | 131.7 |
| 2023 | #1,234 | 190 | 118.4 |
| 2024 | #990 | 260 | 160.5 |
| 2025 | #844 | 322 | 200.3 |
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