Elani

At a Glance: Name: Elani – Origin: modern coinage / variant (possibly influenced by Eleni/Elena) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: eh-LAH-nee

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Elani is a modern name rather than an old, established one — SSA records for it only go back to 1986. It's used for both boys and girls (a neutral name in this catalog), pronounced eh-LAH-nee (IPA /ɛˈlɑːni/), and its origin is best described as a modern coinage or variant, possibly influenced by names like Eleni or Elena. There's no verified meaning attached to Elani, so it's one to choose for its sound rather than a definition.

Meaning & Origin of Elani

Origin: modern coinage / variant (possibly influenced by Eleni/Elena).

How to Pronounce Elani

Phonetic: eh-LAH-nee   IPA: /ɛˈlɑːni/

Popularity of Elani

Elani hit its highest-ever SSA rank in 2024 at #990, given to 260 babies — and that same #990 is also its peak across the entire 1986-2024 record, meaning 2024 marks its best year on the list so far.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1986–2024.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Elani?

Elani is pronounced eh-LAH-nee (IPA: /ɛˈlɑːni/).

Is Elani a popular name right now?

Elani is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #990 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1986–2024.)

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