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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elaney|Elania
EnglishGirl↑↑ Surging

Elani

eh-LAH-nee · 3 syllables

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#990
↑↑ Surging
#990
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 30
Peak rank
#990 in 2024
5yr change
+244 ranks
Birth frequency
7.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #990 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Elani

Popularity score: 30  ·  SSA Rank: #990

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+244 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HawaiianNatureGirl3-syllableModernTropicalCelestial feelRising trendUncommon
Character
graceful elegancespirited joycalm strengthnatural beauty
STRONG
High confidence

Elani is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #990 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +244 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#990 · rare
Elani at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian meaning 'shining' or 'bright', associated with light and radiance
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#990 in 2024
5yr change:+244 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Alani◈ElianaElaniLani◈Leoni◈
Similar Style
Kailani◈NalaniLeilaniAlianaKalea
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elani
Kai◈LeilaniAlohaMaliaNoelleSophiaAriaLuna
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Nalani
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Leilani
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→ Stable
Aliana
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→ Stable
Kalea
English · #1364
↑ Rising
Evelyn
English · #8
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Elani illustration
Name Intelligence
Elani · Overview
Summary

Elani is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #990 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elani scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 244 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Elani carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Elani is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
elani.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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