Bright, shining light or oak tree
Elany is a modern phonetic variation likely derived from Elaine or Alana. It combines the Greek roots for 'shining light' with the Germanic or Gaelic associations of 'noble' or 'oak tree', depending on the intended root name.
About 34 girls were named Elany in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
