Heavenly, sky, or royal child
Ehlani is a modern variant of the Hawaiian name Lani, often combined with the 'El-' prefix. It carries the poetic Hawaiian meaning of 'heaven' or 'the sky,' often implying a sense of nobility or spiritual significance.
About 183 girls were named Ehlani in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).