Light, bright, or sun ray
Elanni is a modern elaboration of names like Elani or Alani. It is often interpreted as a variation of the Greek name Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light', or influenced by the Hawaiian Alani, meaning 'orange tree' or 'serene'.
Less common today
Elanni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,293 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
