Eilan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: High chief, chief
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #3051 in 2025 with 40 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ailani. Shares the meaning 'High chief, chief.'
Similar names: eilani, eilanny, eilany, eian, eila, elan, elana, elaney
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Eilan? About 1 in 83,213 babies born in 2025 were named Eilan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eilan
What does the name Eilan mean?
Eilan means “High chief, chief” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Eilan?
Eilan has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “High chief, chief”.
How popular is Eilan?
Eilan ranked #3036 in 2025 — given to 40 babies that year.
When was Eilan most popular?
Eilan peaked in 2024 with 53 babies registered that year.
Is Eilan a boy or girl name?
Eilan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Eilans in registered births are male.
Is the name Eilan rising or falling in popularity?
Eilan has risen 3163 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6199 in 2020 to #3036 in 2025.
How long has Eilan been recorded?
Eilan appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2008 through 2025.