Rising since 2012, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Aeliana since 2012
Babies named Aeliana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 222 |
Meaning & origin
Aeliana entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2012 and has been steadily rising, reaching its peak rank of 2,957 in 2025. Its popularity is primarily concentrated in Texas and California, reflecting a broader taste for elaborate Latin-derived feminine names. As a recent arrival, Aeliana appeals to parents seeking a melodic name with ancient Roman echoes, yet without a long history of use. Its trajectory is clearly upward, suggesting continued growth in the coming years.
Aeliana likely developed as a feminine elaboration of the Latin name Aelianus, belonging to the Roman gens Aelia. The name Aelius itself is of uncertain etymology, possibly Etruscan. While historically attested in Roman contexts, Aeliana saw modern revival as part of the trend toward elaborate feminine -a names. It has gained modest usage in the United States since 2012.
Where Aeliana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aeliana” around the world
Where Aeliana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lia, Ana, Ellie
Sibling names for Aeliana
Names that share Aeliana's style, for a brother or sister.
