Elani
How to say it: eh-LAH-nee · /ɛˈlɑni/
Modern variant related to Hawaiian Alani meaning 'orange tree' - used as melodic feminine name in US.
Elani was the 777th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 322 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #454 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #777 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 322 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,296 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #454 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Usage gathered almost wholly after long absence from records, building steadily upward. At its peak in the 2020s, Elani looks set to keep climbing.
What goes with it
Soft throughout with a gentle lilt and melodic flow. Halia and Aila offer similar music.
Nicknames
- Ela
- Lani
- Ellie
Honouring a Elani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Elani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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