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Eluney

♀ Girl

Pronounced ehl-OON-ehih /ɛl.ˈun.ɛɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Mapuche 'elun' meaning 'give' (popularly extended to 'gift').Medium

In 30 seconds: Eluney is a Mapuche name from 'elun,' meaning 'give,' popularly extended to 'gift.'
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Origin MediumMapuche
MeaningFrom Mapuche 'elun' meaning 'give' (popularly extended to 'gift').
U.S. rank (2024)#2559 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births69 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eluney comes from the Mapuche language of southern Chile and Argentina, built on the root 'elun,' which means 'give.' In popular use that sense is often softened to 'gift,' giving the name a warm, treasured feel.

It has a gentle, three-syllable rhythm that reflects its Indigenous South American roots.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Eluney is 'give', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Eluney — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eluney mean?

Eluney is usually explained as meaning 'give' and is most often linked with Mapuche tradition.

How do you pronounce Eluney?

It's commonly said ehl-OON-ehih /ɛl.ˈun.ɛɪ/.

Is Eluney a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eluney is used as a girl name.

How popular is Eluney?

In 2024, Eluney ranked #2559 in the U.S. for girls, with 69 births recorded.

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