At a glance
- In short
- Elaney is a delightful Greek name for baby girls meaning "light."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#15,293)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #10,569 in 1994
- First recorded
- 1994
Meaning of Elaney
Elaney is a delightful name for a baby girl. It has its roots in the Greek name Elaine, which means "light." Elaney is pronounced as eh-LAY-nee (/ɛˈleɪni/). This name has variations such as Elaina and Elaine. In terms of popularity, Elaney has been steadily increasing in recent years in the United States. In 2021, it ranked 15,217th most popular for newborn girls. In previous years, it ranked as the 16,536th most popular name in 2013 and the 12,759th most popular name in 2004. With its lovely sound and timeless associations, Elaney is an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and beautiful name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Elaney
- Pronounced eh-LAY-nee /ɛˈleɪni/
Popularity of Elaney in the U.S.
Elaney was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #15,293 with 5 babies. It peaked at #10,569 in 1994. It first appears in the records in 1994.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1994–2024 6 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 15,293 | back (not recorded in 2022–2023) |
| 2021 | 5 | 15,251 | back (not recorded in 2014–2020) |
| 2013 | 5 | 16,547 | back (not recorded in 2005–2012) |
| 2004 | 7 | 12,761 | back (not recorded in 1997–2003) |
| 1996 | 5 | 13,518 | back (not recorded in 1995) |
| 1994 | 7 | 10,569 | new |