Girl Name · Greek Origin
Elani
Elani is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Light". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Elani often also consider Eleni.
Elani meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Light
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Elani to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Elani as E·L·A·N·I, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Elani is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Elani variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Elania, Elanie, Elaniy, Elan.
- Nicknames: Ela and E.
- Middle names: Pair Elani with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Elani middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Eleni, Elena, Elina, Elaine, Elaina — full picks on the sibling names for Elani guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Elani? Browse our names like Elani guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Elani
What does the name Elani mean?
Elani means "Light" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Elani?
Elani originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Elani?
Elani has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Elani a boy's or girl's name?
Elani is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Elani in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Elani sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Elani?
Names that share Elani's sound and style include Eleni, Elena, Elina, Elaine, Elaina.
What middle names pair well with Elani?
Good middle-name fits for Elani pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Elani is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Elani is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Elani?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elani share its rhythm without rhyming — Eleni, Elena, Elina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.