Dafne vs Elani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dafne

Girl #875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, triumph (symbolic)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#875
Total SSA Count
307
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Daf, Dafi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Elani

Girl #992 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining one, bright, torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Hawaiian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#992
Total SSA Count
260
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dafne Rank #875
Elani Rank #992

Dafne is more popular, ranked #875 vs #992 for Elani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dafne ___

  • Dafne Rose
  • Dafne Marie
  • Dafne Claire
  • Dafne Sofia
  • Dafne Isabel
  • Dafne Grace

Elani ___

  • Elani Grace
  • Elani Rose
  • Elani Marie
  • Elani Sofia
  • Elani Jade
  • Elani Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dafne

Elena Marco Lucia Rafael Isabella

If you choose Elani

Selene Kalani Makena Zara Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dafne or Elani more popular?

Dafne is more popular, ranked #875 compared to Elani at #992 in the United States.

What do Dafne and Elani mean?

Dafne means "victory, triumph (symbolic)" (Greek origin). Elani means "shining one, bright, torch" (Greek origin).

Are Dafne and Elani boy or girl names?

Dafne is primarily a girl name. Elani is primarily a girl name.

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