Eliana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eliana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eliana?
Eliana is spelled E-L-I-A-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Eliana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Eliana may be interpreted as “God has answered” or “my God has answered.”
- Origin
- Eliana is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it may derive from elements meaning “God” and “has answered.”
- Pronunciation
- eh-lee-AH-nah · 4 syllables
Eliana Popularity in 2025
Rank#10
Recorded Births8,191
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 8 places to #10 and recorded 1,744 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 231 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2023.
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 Eliana Mean?
Eliana may be interpreted as “God has answered” or “my God has answered.”
Origin: Eliana is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it may derive from elements meaning “God” and “has answered.”
How Do You Pronounce Eliana?
Pronunciationeh-lee-AH-nah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Eliana?
- History
- The name Eliana has been found in various records reflecting usage in multiple cultures, notably within Hebrew and Romance-language-speaking communities. Its usage continues into modern times.
Eliana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 8,191 | #10 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6,447 | #18 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,357 | #34 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,814 | #41 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,460 | #47 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,090 | #53 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,891 | #62 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,405 | #84 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,283 | #88 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,207 | #93 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,992 | #102 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,744 | #117 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,612 | #125 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,249 | #144 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,015 | #155 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,835 | #168 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,699 | #193 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,666 | #201 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,399 | #248 |
When Was Eliana 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 · Girls
8,191 recorded births
National rank #10
2024 · Girls
6,447 recorded births
National rank #18
2023 · Girls
5,357 recorded births
National rank #34
2022 · Girls
4,814 recorded births
National rank #41
Where Eliana 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #6 | 206 |
| NM | #6 | 57 |
| NC | #8 | 321 |
| AZ | #8 | 242 |
| CA | #9 | 1,323 |
| TX | #9 | 1,275 |
| FL | #10 | 515 |
| NY | #11 | 466 |