Eliana
Eliana first appears in US records in 1961. It peaked in 2025, when 8,191 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 8,191.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Eliana popular?
Near its peak Eliana is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 33,359 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,233 | |
| 2000s | 10,715 | |
| 1990s | 2,368 | |
| 1980s | 1,208 | |
| 1970s | 150 | |
| 1960s | 71 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Eliana mean?
Hebrew reading parses it as El 'God' + anah 'he has answered' + a first-person yod, 'my God has answered' (per Kolatch and Alcalay). A wholly separate Latin origin also exists (Aeliana, feminine of the gens name Aelius, ultimately linked to Greek helios 'sun'); the Hebrew sense is the one carried here.
Nicknames for Eliana
- Ellie
- Ana
- Lia
Variants & spellings
- Elianna
- Iliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliana mean?
Eliana means my God has answered. Hebrew reading parses it as El 'God' + anah 'he has answered' + a first-person yod, 'my God has answered' (per Kolatch and Alcalay). A wholly separate Latin origin also exists (Aeliana, feminine of the gens name Aelius, ultimately linked to Greek helios 'sun'); the Hebrew sense is the one carried here.
What is the origin of the name Eliana?
Eliana is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Eliana?
Eliana is pronounced “el-ee-AH-nah.”
Is Eliana a boy or a girl name?
Eliana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Eliana a popular name right now?
Eliana is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Eliana?
In 2025, Eliana ranked #10 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Eliana most popular?
Eliana was most popular in 2025, when about 8,191 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Eliana?
Common nicknames for Eliana include Ellie, Ana, Lia.
What names are similar to Eliana?
Names similar to Eliana include Ariana, Juliana, Aria, Gabriella.
What names go well with Eliana?
hebrew names that pair well with Eliana include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.