Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Elianna
GirlHebrew· “my God has answered”
- Meaning
- my God has answered
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- eh-lee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #218
- US babies 2025
- 1,404
- Best rank
- #218 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Elianna
Elianna is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “my God has answered”.
Elianna is a spelling of Eliana, a name usually explained from Hebrew as "my God has answered", from el, "God", and anah, "to answer". Eliana is also found in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, where it can be understood as a feminine form of the Roman name Aelianus, so the name has more than one possible source. It has grown in popularity in the United States in recent years, along with other flowing names such as Ariana and Liliana. Elianna sounds graceful and melodic. Ellie, Ana and Lia are natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Elianna first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 2008. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #218, and its highest count, 1,404 babies. Use has grown 184% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,022 in 2000, #883 in 2010, and #218 in 2025. Of the 13,497 US girls named Elianna since records began, 47% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 4,860 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Saylor, Selah, Dahlia, Aitana, and Noa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elianna ranked highest in New Mexico, Wyoming, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #86 | 15 |
| Wyoming | #86 | 5 |
| Nevada | #99 | 21 |
| California | #109 | 272 |
| Texas | #112 | 268 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elianna is usually pronounced eh-lee-AH-nuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Elianna
A few middle names that flow with Elianna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elianna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elianna mean?
Elianna is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “my God has answered”.
What is the origin of the name Elianna?
Elianna has Hebrew roots. Elianna is a spelling of Eliana, a name usually explained from Hebrew as "my God has answered", from el, "God", and anah, "to answer".
Is Elianna a popular name?
Yes. Elianna ranked #218 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elianna a boy or girl name?
Elianna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elianna?
Elianna 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