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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"
US Rank#844
2025 SSA
About Elani
Melodic and stylish, Elani blends the lani ending of Hawaiian names like Alani, Kalani and Leilani, with the sounds and beginning of choices like the Hebrew Eliana, the Greek Eleni, and the classic Eleanor.
The name entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2024, coming in at #989. Given to 260 girls, it might be one to watch out for.
Pronounced ay-LAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Elani ranked #844 in US births in 2025 SSA.
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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