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Elliana
GirlHebrew, American (modern coinage)· “my God has answered”
- Meaning
- my God has answered
- Origin
- Hebrew, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- el-ee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #139
- US babies 2025
- 2,099
- Best rank
- #115 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Elliana
Elliana is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “my God has answered”.
Elliana is a modern name that is usually linked to the Hebrew Eliana, meaning "my God has answered," built from El, "God," and anah, "to answer." It can also be seen as a blend of Ellie and Anna, and the double-l spelling reflects that influence. Elliana has become popular in the United States in recent years, riding the wave of long, melodic names such as Aurelia and Evangeline. It sounds soft and romantic, and it offers several nickname options, including Ellie, Ella and Liana. The name has a graceful rhythm that suits both playful and formal settings.
Popularity over time
Elliana first appears in US Social Security records in 1986. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 21 different years, starting in 2005. Its best national rank was #115 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,365 babies. In 2025, 2,099 babies were named Elliana, and it ranked #139 nationally. That is 96% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,079 in 2000, #421 in 2010, and #139 in 2025. Of the 28,058 US girls named Elliana since records began, 46% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 12,195 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Remi, Alaia, Freya, Ember, and Amira.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elliana ranked highest in Hawaii, New Mexico, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #59 | 11 |
| New Mexico | #66 | 18 |
| Ohio | #70 | 124 |
| Delaware | #75 | 10 |
| West Virginia | #95 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elliana is usually pronounced el-ee-AH-nuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Elliana
A few middle names that flow with Elliana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elliana mean?
Elliana is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “my God has answered”.
What is the origin of the name Elliana?
Elliana has Hebrew and modern American roots. Elliana is a modern name that is usually linked to the Hebrew Eliana, meaning "my God has answered," built from El, "God," and anah, "to answer." It can also be seen as a blend of Ellie and Anna, and the double-l spelling reflects that influence.
Is Elliana a popular name?
Yes. Elliana ranked #139 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elliana a boy or girl name?
Elliana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elliana?
Elliana is usually pronounced el-ee-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