Rising since 1997, #147 for boys today.
Popularity of Elian since 1996
Babies named Elian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 2,581 |
| 2010s | 4,330 |
| 2020s | 8,329 |
Meaning & origin
Elian is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1996. It has seen a notable rise in popularity, reaching a peak rank of 147 in 2025 with an estimated 1 in 698 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has been climbing steadily since 1997, reflecting its appeal to contemporary parents. Its usage is most concentrated in New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Arizona. Elian likely originated as a blend of the popular name Eli and the common suffix -an, possibly drawing influence from names like Julian or Ian. Its meaning remains uncertain, but it carries a fresh, distinctive sound. The name has not yet developed broad cultural associations, leaving it open for new bearers to define.
Elian first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. It likely arose as a modern coinage, combining the popular name Eli with the suffix -an, possibly influenced by names like Julian or Ian. Its use has grown steadily, particularly in the Southwestern states.
Where Elian is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elian” around the world
Where Elian lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Quebec
17
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli
Sibling names for Elian
Names that share Elian's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eliana, Natalia, Aria, Sofia, Elena, Aliana, Amaris, Dasani, Endia, Janaya, Malani, Alizae, Aylen, Azari, Jiana, Kailany, Lanaya, Laylani, Melena, Merari, Nivea, Zuleyka, Adessa, Ailanny, Alanys, Allianna, Aloura, Amarra, Amirra, Amorah, Anaiz, Analaya, Anesia, Aolanis, Arelis, Ariona, Asiana, Atiana, Auria, Avila, Aviona, Avionna, Ayanah, Ayani, Catalaya, Coraima, Daviana, Demaria, Diara, Elexa, Elianny, Eliany, Elona, Elonda, Elyanna, Eriel, Iasia, Idania, Illianna, Ilyanna, Jalina, Janaiya, Jisselle, Kalise, Katalaya, Kattaleya, Kimari, Labria, Laysha, Leilana, Liani, Mahlia, Malaia, Malaiya, Malasia, Maleena, Malisha, Merary, Miana, Miliani, Miyana, Myana, Myrka, Naiari, Nalaya, Nasia, Navaya, Nayelis, Naylani, Niyana, Queena, Shalia, Siomara, Teonna, Tesia, Timia, Valena, Vianka, Yari, Yazlin, Yliana, Yomaira, Yuliza, Zaara, Zahari, Zemirah, Zykeria, Aamani, Adanya, Adeya, Airyana, Aiyah, Akeyla, Akyla, Alaiia, Alaiza, Alaja, Alauna, Alayha, Aleria, Alianah, Aliani, Alnisa, Alycea, Alyra, Alyric, Amanii, Anaiza, Analayah, Anayra, Aviyana, Ayriana, Azaya, Celenia, Cheria, Coriana, Cyerra, Dahiana, Dashanti, Dayanira, Diani, Eilany, Elanda, Elasia, Elianis, Elianys, Elienai, Elira, Elisandra, Emiya, Eniya, Enjoli, Erial, Eyana, Illyanna, Itzamara, Itzayanna, Ivianna, Ivyana, Izara, Jahayra, Janeliz, Jasibe, Lailany, Lanyia, Laritza, Lariza, Layliana, Leeandra, Lenaya, Letia, Liliani, Lynora, Maleea, Marili, Meleena, Mulani, Nahiara, Nayeliz, Nazari, Nelani, Nyaira, Nyeli, Oliana, Omaria, Osmara, Samani, Seleena, Seriah, Syriana, Talasia, Taliana, Tanairi, Xiamara, Yachet, Yamira, Yareliz, Yesli, Yisel, Zanaria, Ziomara, Ziyanna, Aleeha, Allona, Alyanah, Amariz, Amouri, Clariza, Dehlani, Diasia, Kasani, Lilianah, Mekia, Yeilyn, Aamori, Absalat, Adaleya, Adoria, Ahmira, Ahnyla, Ailanie, Ailanni, Ailanys, Alaira, Alanea, Alayza, Aleila, Alencia, Aleysia, Alianys, Aliviana, Alonia, Amariona, Amarisa, Amariyana, Amavi, Amoria, Anadalay, Anahli, Anairis, Anisia, Arayla, Areona, Arraya, Arriona, Aveena, Avira, Aylanni, Aymara, Azalyn, Azoria, Betzayda, Bitania, Calisa, Chantea, Daianna, Dakia, Daliza, Damyla, Deliana, Denaly, Dereona, Desira, Dezaria, Dianelys, Ebany, Elany, Elianie, Elide, Elinora, Ellani, Ellaria, Elliona, Elvenia, Emara, Halani, Icela, Idalys, Idelia, Idonia, Ishia, Issis, Iveliz, Jamora, Janavia, Janora, Jarelis, Jarielys, Julani, Kaveah, Kemaya, Keyuna, Khaniya, Kyriana, Lailanie, Lelaina, Liala, Mahia, Maiana, Mairim, Masiel, Masina, Miasha, Naiyana, Nalany, Naleia, Navira, Nayari, Nylayah, Olanna, Reianna, Rikia, Sahory, Samaia, Senita, Shaasia, Sinaya, Siniyah, Solani, Suriah, Taiyana, Tearia, Telesa, Thiana, Tierrah, Xcaret, Yalexa, Yamaris, Yanitza, Yarixa, Yolani, Yoltzin, Yomayra, Yulani, Yuriah, Zariana, Ziasia
Brothers: Ethan, Adrian, Liam, Noah, Miles, Dariel, Amere, Itzae, Javari, Jomar, Adonnis, Allante, Chayanne, Dmarco, Edrian, Elier, Kiyon, Lamir, Oseas, Yamir, Yasiel, Yeriel, Zaydan, Aarian, Adonys, Aldair, Aldin, Anuel, Armias, Armonte, Azarion, Chamar, Delrico, Dezmon, Diyan, Djimon, Eliano, Eliceo, Elion, Faizon, Ilian, Javani, Jobani, Joriel, Kamiri, Kewan, Khiree, Lejon, Maurion, Monterio, Nymir, Rakai, Ronrico, Yobani, Yobany, Alija, Adoni, Ahzir, Aneudy, Delando, Deyvi, Eivan, Elmin, Equan, Erian, Ezren, Isair, Jahon, Jaimir, Jasire, Jazir, Jesua, Josian, Keimari, Miquan, Omir, Ossiel, Sadiel, Teion, Tiwan, Xiomar, Yaxiel, Zamarian
Names like Elian
Names whose popularity has moved with Elian's over the last 50 years.
