Ehlani
How to say it: eh-LAH-nee · /ɛˈlɑni/
Modern American invention inspired by Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower') and Alani - recent coinage.
Ehlani was the 1,043rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 183 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 38-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #316 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,043 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 183 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,116 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×38 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #316 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts in recent decades, Ehlani keeps climbing. The 2020s stand as its best period yet, with more rise on the way.
What goes with it
Gentle and creative, it flows in soft rippling sounds. Lani works as a short form, while Elaya shares its airy style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ehlani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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