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Eilani

A feminine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "high born chief".

Name Census estimates that about 100 living Americans carry the first name Eilani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eilani today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eilani births was 2024 (21 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Eilani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

100

~ 1 in 3,427,543 Americans

Peak year

2024

21 babies that year

Average age

5

years old

2024 SSA rank

#5,830

Tracked since 2015

Popularity

Eilani: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Eilani from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 74 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

0511162120152020

Decades

Eilani by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eilani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s02727
2020s07474

Geography

Where Eilanis live

Origin

Meaning and history of Eilani

The name Eilani is believed to have originated in ancient Mesopotamia, likely derived from the Akkadian or Sumerian languages, which were spoken in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, around the 3rd millennium BCE. It is thought to be a combination of the words "ei," meaning "moon," and "lani," meaning "bright" or "radiant," forming a name that could be interpreted as "bright moonlight" or "radiant moon."

While its exact origins are uncertain, some scholars have suggested that the name Eilani may have been used in ancient Mesopotamian texts or religious scriptures, possibly referring to a goddess or a celestial entity associated with the moon. However, concrete evidence of such references is scarce, making it difficult to verify these claims with certainty.

The earliest recorded use of the name Eilani can be traced back to the 8th century BCE, where it was found inscribed on a clay tablet discovered in the ancient city of Babylon, located in present-day Iraq. This tablet, which documented various names and records, provides one of the earliest known mentions of the name Eilani.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eilani, although their significance and impact vary. One such figure was Eilani of Ctesiphon, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century CE and made significant contributions to the fields of logic and geometry. Another prominent individual was Eilani al-Basri, a respected Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE and authored several influential works on theology and literature.

In the realm of literature, Eilani of Alexandria is remembered as a celebrated poet and playwright from the 2nd century BCE, whose works were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and artistic merit. Additionally, Eilani the Wise, a legendary figure from ancient Persia, is said to have been a revered sage whose teachings and wisdom have been passed down through generations of storytellers and oral traditions.

Another notable figure was Eilani the Brave, a legendary warrior from the 6th century CE, who is said to have fought valiantly in various battles and earned a reputation for her exceptional courage and skill in combat. Her exploits have been immortalized in numerous folk tales and epic poems, cementing her place in the annals of history.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Eilani throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

People

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FAQ

Eilani: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Eilani?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 100 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eilani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,427,543 US residents.

Is Eilani a common name?

We classify Eilani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 101 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Eilani most popular?

The single biggest year for Eilani was 2024, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eilani is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eilani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Eilani a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eilani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Eilani still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Eilani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eilani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have the name Eilani?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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