Bright light or shining one
Ellani is a modern melodic creation, likely a blend of the name Ella and the suffix -ani. It draws its primary meaning from the Greek 'HΔlΔne', signifying a bright, radiant light. The addition of the 'ani' ending gives it a rhythmic, contemporary feel often found in Hawaiian or Polynesian naming styles, though its roots remain primarily European.
Less common today
Ellani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,930 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).