Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Elani.
✦ Meaning uncertain🌍 Other
National Rank (2025)#844
All-Time Peak Rank#844Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births2,485since 1880
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlFemale Archetype
First Recorded1986Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade2020s322 births in 2025
💡 The Elani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
🌍 Meaning & Etymology
Primary MeaningMeaning uncertain
Language OriginOther
Origin Typeuncertain
Etymology uncertain
Common Nicknames
LaniEla
Alternative Spellings
ElanieElany
Pronunciation:eh-LAH-nee
Etymology confidence:
Low
· Under review
📖 The Story Behind Elani
According to SSA data, Elani achieved its highest historical rank of #844 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 322 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 387.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 34 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Registration footprint of Elani across 145 years of SSA data.
5-Year Trajectory
Fast Rising
10-Year Shift
+387.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record322births in 2025
Years in Top 1000 yrs
Years in Top 5000 yrs
Registry Streak34 yrs
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
Largest 1-Year JumpN/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 5
1990s: 121
2000s: 320
2010s: 695
2020s: 1,344
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-la-ni
Letter Count5 letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Length Percentile
Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings
Highest Ranking State
Florida
Top States
Florida, Georgia, Texas, California, Arizona
