Ilani

♀ Girl

Pronounced ee-LAH-nee /i.ˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: TreeMedium

In 30 seconds: Ilani is an English-used girl's name meaning 'tree'. It is a gentle, three-syllable name with several flowing spellings.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningTree

U.S. rank (2025)#1890 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births104 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 749

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ilani appears in English usage with the meaning 'tree', a nature image that gives it a calm, rooted quality. The name leans on soft vowels and an easy rhythm rather than a long historical trail. Its many respellings show it is more a modern, sound-led choice than a fixed traditional name.

Variations such as Ilany, Elany, and Ilannie shift the look while keeping the same airy pronunciation. That flexibility lets parents tune the spelling to taste without losing the 'tree' meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ilani is 'tree', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Variations

IlanyIlannyIlannieElanyElanny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilani mean?

Ilani is usually explained as meaning 'tree' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Ilani?

It's commonly said ee-LAH-nee /i.ˈlɑ.ni/.

Is Ilani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ilani?

In 2024, Ilani ranked #2070 in the U.S. for girls, with 93 births recorded.