Elane is a female name with American English pronunciation /ɛˈleɪn/. It is a variation of the name Elaine. Elane has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1915, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent decades, it has consistently ranked within the top 10,000 names for newborn girls. The origin and meaning of Elane are closely tied to the name Elaine, which derives from the French name Hélène. Hélène itself comes from the Greek name Helenē, meaning "torch" or "light." In mythology, Helen of Troy was known for her beauty and was said to have sparked the Trojan War. As such, Elane can be associated with qualities such as beauty and radiance.