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Eliana
GirlHebrew, Latin· “my God has answered”
- Meaning
- my God has answered
- Origin
- Hebrew, Latin
- Pronunciation
- eh-lee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #10
- US babies 2025
- 8,191
- Best rank
- #10 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Eliana
Eliana is a Hebrew and Latin name that is usually said to mean “my God has answered”.
Eliana has two possible sources that happen to produce the same name. In Hebrew it can be read as "my God has answered", built from El, "God", and a verb meaning "to answer". In Latin, Eliana is a form of Aeliana, the feminine of Aelianus, which derives from the Roman family name Aelius. The Hebrew reading is the one most often given today. The name is used in Israel, Italy, Spain, Brazil and the United States, which gives it an international feel. Eliana is lyrical and gentle, with nickname options such as Ellie, Ana, Lia and Ellie-Ana.
Popularity over time
Eliana first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 36 different years, starting in 1986. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #10, and its highest count, 8,191 babies. Use has grown 174% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,357 in 1980, #537 in 2000, #168 in 2010, and #10 in 2025. Of the 76,104 US girls named Eliana since records began, 44% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 28,233 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Violet, Ailany, Aurora, Nora, and Ellie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eliana ranked highest in Maryland, New Mexico, and North Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #6 | 206 |
| New Mexico | #6 | 57 |
| North Carolina | #8 | 321 |
| Arizona | #8 | 242 |
| California | #9 | 1,323 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Eliana is usually pronounced eh-lee-AH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Eliana
A few middle names that flow with Eliana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliana mean?
Eliana is a Hebrew and Latin name that is usually said to mean “my God has answered”.
What is the origin of the name Eliana?
Eliana has Hebrew and Latin roots. Eliana has two possible sources that happen to produce the same name.
Is Eliana a popular name?
Yes. Eliana ranked #10 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Eliana a boy or girl name?
Eliana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Eliana?
Eliana is usually pronounced eh-lee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings