Elani
Every Elani since 1986 — 2,485 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elani
Elani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #844 in 2025 with 322 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 2,485 American babies have been named Elani. Its peak came in 2025, when 322 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 Elani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 322 | #844 |
| 2024 | 260 | #995 |
| 2023 | 190 | #1,234 |
| 2022 | 216 | #1,133 |
| 2021 | 189 | #1,244 |
| 2020 | 167 | #1,323 |
| 2019 | 118 | #1,750 |
| 2018 | 104 | #1,916 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,442 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2,506 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,691 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,979 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,088 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,657 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,146 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,053 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,475 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,295 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,239 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,492 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,746 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,313 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,899 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,961 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,355 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,445 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,186 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elani in 2025?
Elani ranked #844 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 322 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elani?
2,485 babies have been named Elani in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elani most popular?
Elani peaked in 2025, when 322 newborns received the name.
Is Elani a boy or girl name?
Elani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elani rising or falling?
Elani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.