Elian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elian?
Elian is spelled E-L-I-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Elian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Elian may derive from a name meaning “youthful” or “sun,” depending on linguistic origin.
- Origin
- Elian is commonly associated with Welsh and Latin origins and is linked to Saint Elian, a figure in Welsh tradition.
- Pronunciation
- EE-lee-an · 3 syllables
Elian Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#147
Recorded Births2,448
- Girls usage rose 1,015 places to #10,107 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 90 places to #147 and recorded 949 more 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.
What Does the Name Elian Mean?
Elian may derive from a name meaning “youthful” or “sun,” depending on linguistic origin.
Origin: Elian is commonly associated with Welsh and Latin origins and is linked to Saint Elian, a figure in Welsh tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Elian?
PronunciationEE-lee-an
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elian?
- History
- Elian has been used in Welsh contexts, particularly related to religious figures, and it also appears in Latin-based naming traditions.
Elian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,448 | #147 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,499 | #237 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,487 | #235 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,128 | #299 |
| 2021 | Boys | 890 | #366 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 877 | #355 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 872 | #367 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 771 | #411 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 478 | #568 |
| 2016 | Boys | 450 | #598 |
| 2015 | Boys | 365 | #687 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 354 | #700 |
| 2013 | Boys | 312 | #743 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 253 | #844 |
When Was Elian 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.
2025 · Boys
2,448 recorded births
National rank #147
2024 · Boys
1,499 recorded births
National rank #237
2023 · Boys
1,487 recorded births
National rank #235
2022 · Boys
1,128 recorded births
National rank #299
Where Elian 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #66 | 106 |
| NM | #74 | 23 |
| TX | #77 | 506 |
| CO | #94 | 71 |
| RI | #97 | 11 |
| NJ | #107 | 90 |
| NY | #109 | 164 |
| NV | #114 | 27 |