Elana Name Popularity and Statistics
Elana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elana?
Elana is spelled E-L-A-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Elana Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,981
Recorded Births97
- Girls usage fell 111 places to #1,981 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 97 | #1,981 |
| 2024 | Girls | 107 | #1,870 |
| 2023 | Girls | 96 | #2,033 |
| 2022 | Girls | 114 | #1,793 |
| 2021 | Girls | 123 | #1,680 |
| 2020 | Girls | 108 | #1,818 |
| 2019 | Girls | 123 | #1,700 |
| 2018 | Girls | 135 | #1,590 |
| 2017 | Girls | 129 | #1,665 |
| 2016 | Girls | 149 | #1,516 |
| 2015 | Girls | 147 | #1,526 |
| 2014 | Girls | 172 | #1,356 |
| 2013 | Girls | 136 | #1,576 |
| 2012 | Girls | 181 | #1,302 |
| 2011 | Girls | 135 | #1,598 |
| 2010 | Girls | 164 | #1,400 |
| 2009 | Girls | 134 | #1,660 |
| 2008 | Girls | 163 | #1,445 |
| 2007 | Girls | 183 | #1,326 |
| 2006 | Girls | 219 | #1,130 |
| 2005 | Girls | 179 | #1,259 |
| 2004 | Girls | 214 | #1,076 |
| 2003 | Girls | 186 | #1,160 |
| 2002 | Girls | 151 | #1,297 |
When Was Elana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Girls
219 recorded births
National rank #1,130
2004 · Girls
214 recorded births
National rank #1,076
2003 · Girls
186 recorded births
National rank #1,160
2007 · Girls
183 recorded births
National rank #1,326
Where Elana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #1,213 | 7 |
| IL | #1,240 | 6 |
| NC | #1,437 | 5 |
| FL | #1,685 | 7 |
| TX | #2,038 | 10 |
| CA | #2,767 | 6 |