Ehlani
Every Ehlani since 2017 — 1,027 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ehlani
Ehlani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,231 in 2025 with 183 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2017, 1,027 American babies have been named Ehlani. Its peak came in 2021, when 241 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ehlani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ehlani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | 183 | #1,231 |
| 2024 | 160 | #1,401 |
| 2023 | 137 | #1,550 |
| 2022 | 186 | #1,284 |
| 2021 | 241 | #1,047 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1,797 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,207 |
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| 2017 | 5 | #16,551 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ehlani in 2025?
Ehlani ranked #1,231 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 183 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ehlani?
1,027 babies have been named Ehlani in the United States since 2017, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ehlani most popular?
Ehlani peaked in 2021, when 241 newborns received the name.
Is Ehlani a boy or girl name?
Ehlani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ehlani rising or falling?
Ehlani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.