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Ehlani

Quick answerThe name 'Ehlani' is of Hawaiian origin, meaning "ethereal" or "heavenly," derived from the elements "eh" (to go) and "lani" (sky or heaven).

Hawaiian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,231
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2021
Syllables3
OriginHawaiian
LanguageHawaiian
CultureHawaiian/Polynesian
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 2
Global rank#1,231

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ehlani

The name 'Ehlani' is of Hawaiian origin, meaning "ethereal" or "heavenly," derived from the elements "eh" (to go) and "lani" (sky or heaven).

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Etymology

The name 'Ehlani' is of Hawaiian origin, meaning "ethereal" or "heavenly," derived from the elements "eh" (to go) and "lani" (sky or heaven). It is used primarily in Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures, with no strong ties to a specific religion, and has no notable historical context beyond its modern adoption as a given name.

Ehlani currently ranks #1,231 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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