| Meaning | light, torch |
| Origin | Hawaiian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-lani |
Sunshine seems to live within this name, radiating warmth and light through its vowel-rich composition. Elani brings together gentle sounds that create an impression of grace and positivity, making it instantly appealing to the ear. The name feels both exotic and accessible, offering that sweet spot between familiarity and distinction that many parents seek. Its flowing nature makes it particularly pleasant to say repeatedly, an important consideration during those countless daily interactions with a child. Elani carries an air of sophistication without pretension, suggesting refinement paired with approachability. The name works beautifully across various contexts, from playground introductions to professional settings years down the line. Its relative rarity ensures individuality while its phonetic clarity prevents spelling and pronunciation challenges.
| Iolani |
| Lanikai |
| Lani |
| Ellie |
| Lani |
| Elli |
| Lanny |
| Elani Yael Weiss-Kedmi | Israeli singer |
| Elani Muloa | Kenyan music group |
| Elani Dekaj | Albanian singer |
| Elani Benabese | Vanuatuan politician |
| Elani Vázquez | Mexican model and actress |
| Elani Temperini | Italian wheelchair fencer |
| Elani Jai Fong | Canadian figure skater |
| Elani Biba | Albanian volleyball player |
| Elani Zelolepo Matuša | Slovenian politician |
| Elani Felix | Saint Lucian netball player |
| Elani Coetzee | South African swimmer |
| Elani Evangelou | Greek Paralympic boccia player |
| Elani Van Breda Vriesman | Dutch field hockey player |
| Elani Gusho | Albanian singer |
| Elani Osewe | Kenyan field hockey player |
| Elani Morgan | Welsh rugby player |
| Elani Naidoo | South African actress |
| Elani Vatobei | Vanuatuan politician |
| Elani Douse | Saint Kitts and Nevis netball player |
| Elani Vundo | Estonian politician |
| Elani Skywalker | Star Wars character |
| Elani Trancer | Character from a sci-fi novel |
| Elani De'Bron | Fantasy book character |
| Elani Thompson | Science fiction TV series character |
| Elani Summers | Romance novel lead |
| Elani Castillo | Adventure story heroine |
| Elani Grayson | Superhero comic character |
| Elani Hartfield | Historical fiction figure |
| Elani Rivers | Detective novel protagonist |
| Elani Wright | Thriller novel lead |
| Elani Diaz | Horror movie character |
| Elani Morgan | Fantasy series heroine |
| Elani Jefferson | Action-adventure game character |
| Elani Reeves | Mystery novel lead |
| Elani Vega | Sci-fi film character |
| Elani Kane | Romantic comedy lead |
| Elani Calderón | Fantasy book heroine |
| Elani Harper | Historical drama character |
| Elani Cooper | Action film protagonist |