Eliana
Eliana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My God has answered.
Origin and history
Eliana is a feminine given name with roots in Hebrew, meaning 'my God has answered'. It is also linked to Late Latin and Greek forms derived from Helios, meaning 'sun'. In recent years, Eliana has grown significantly in popularity in the United States as a melodic, multi-syllabic choice.
Popularity in the United States
76,104 babies in the United States have been named Eliana since 1880. It ranks #454 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #33.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.9 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,208 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,368 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,715 |
| 2010-2019 | 28,233 |
| 2020-2029 | 33,359 |
Famous people named Eliana
- Eliana Ramos: Model
- Eliana Alexander: Actress
Nicknames
Ellie, Lia, Elia, Ella
Fun facts
- While most commonly interpreted as a Hebrew name meaning 'my God has answered', it also connects to the Greek 'Helios', meaning sun.
- Eliana has seen a significant surge in U.S. popularity in the 2020s, entering the top 50 names for baby girls.