Ellani vs Olani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellani

Girl #6,204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, sky royalty"

Origin: Hawaiian lani + Germanic ella

Cultural Roots

American Hawaiian-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,204
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ella, Lani, Ellie

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Olani

Girl #6,215 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly joy, belonging to the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Yoruba American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,215
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Ollie

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Popularity Comparison

Ellani Rank #6,204
Olani Rank #6,215

Ellani is more popular, ranked #6204 vs #6215 for Olani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellani ___

  • Ellani Rose
  • Ellani Grace
  • Ellani Marie
  • Ellani Jane
  • Ellani Mae
  • Ellani Claire

Olani ___

  • Olani Grace
  • Olani Rose
  • Olani Mae
  • Olani June
  • Olani Pearl
  • Olani Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ellani

Leilani Kai Noelani Keanu Maile

If you choose Olani

Leilani Kai Nalu Malia Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellani or Olani more popular?

Ellani is more popular, ranked #6204 compared to Olani at #6215 in the United States.

What do Ellani and Olani mean?

Ellani means "heavenly, sky royalty" (Hawaiian lani + Germanic ella origin). Olani means "heavenly joy, belonging to the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ellani and Olani boy or girl names?

Ellani is primarily a girl name. Olani is primarily a girl name.

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