Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Elania since 1977
Babies named Elania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Elania is an extremely rare feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1977. As of 2025, it ranks 8,860th, with a 1-in-146,115 frequency, making it a distinctive choice. Its peak year was 2017, though even then it remained uncommon. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating steady but minimal usage. While no U.S. states have reported it as especially popular, Elania fits a pattern of lyrical, 'a'-ending names that have seen modest interest since the 2010s. Its etymology likely ties to the classic Helen, making it a modern twist on an ancient root.
Elania is likely a modern English elaboration of Elana or Elaine, names that trace back to the Greek Helenē, meaning 'torch' or 'light'. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names ending in -ia or -a, popular in the late 20th century. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1970s, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Lana, Ela
Sibling names for Elania
Names that share Elania's style, for a brother or sister.
