Elaini
A feminine name of English origin, a variant of Helen.
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Elaini. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elaini today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elaini births was 1992 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elaini. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elaini. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1992
8 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,969
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Elaini: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elaini from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elaini 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 Elaini during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elaini
The name Elaini has its origins in the ancient Greek language, emerging during the classical period of Greek civilization. It is derived from the Greek word "elaine," which translates to "olive tree" or "olive oil." This connection to the olive tree, a revered symbol of peace, abundance, and vitality in Greek culture, imbues the name with rich symbolism.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Elaini can be traced back to ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the 5th century BC. One notable mention is found in the writings of the renowned philosopher Plato, who referenced an individual named Elaini in his dialogues.
Throughout the centuries, the name Elaini has been carried by various historical figures, each leaving their mark on the tapestry of human history. One such figure was Elaini of Sparta, a courageous warrior woman who fought alongside her fellow Spartans during the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BC.
In the realm of arts and literature, Elaini of Lesbos, a 6th century BC Greek lyric poet, left an indelible legacy with her poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
During the Byzantine era, Elaini of Constantinople, a renowned scholar and philosopher, made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time, leaving a lasting impact on the academic circles of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 11th century AD.
Centuries later, Elaini Rousseau, a French artist and painter born in 1789, gained recognition for her vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes, capturing the essence of the French countryside with her vibrant brushstrokes.
Another notable figure was Elaini Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist born in 1867, who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity alongside her husband, Pierre Curie, and ultimately became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in the sciences.
These are but a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Elaini throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Elaini + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elaini as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elaini: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elaini?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elaini 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Elaini a common name?
We classify Elaini as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elaini most popular?
The single biggest year for Elaini was 1992, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elaini is about 25 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 Elaini in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elaini a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elaini 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 Elaini still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elaini 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 Elaini 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 Elaini?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.