Back to Baby Names

Elan

Pronunciation: [ EEL-uhn ]

Girl Name #16,573 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elan is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EEL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Elan often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#16,573
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Elan is also used as a boy name, ranked #2632.

View Elan as a boy name →

Similar Names

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Elan and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Elan sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name
Browse more girl names →

Explore More Generators

Frequently Asked Questions About Elan

Is Elan a boy or girl name?
Elan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16573. As a boy name, it is ranked #2632. Elan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Elan?
Elan is pronounced EEL-uhn.
How popular is the name Elan?
Elan is currently ranked #16573 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Elan a common or rare name?
Elan is an uncommon name, ranked #16573 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elan

Elan is a girl name .

Is Elan a boy or girl name? Elan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,573 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,632. Elan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Elan is currently ranked #16,573 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Elan include Elaina, Elaine, Elani, Elara, Elayna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

Explore Name Lists