Rising since 1992, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Eliane since 1924
Babies named Eliane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Eliane is a French variant of Eliana, a name with Hebrew roots meaning 'God has answered.' While never among the most common names in the United States, Eliane has seen a steady rise in usage since 1992, particularly in Texas where it was most often recorded in recent years. In 2025, it ranked 4,758 nationally, with about 1 in every 57,402 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year in popularity was 2022, suggesting a growing appreciation for this elegant, vowel-rich name that blends French sophistication with a meaningful biblical heritage. The name's upward trajectory over three decades indicates that Eliane is carving out a quiet but consistent niche among parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common El- names.
Eliane is a French variant of the Hebrew name Eliana, which is derived from the Hebrew elements 'El' (God) and 'ana' (answered), meaning 'God has answered.' It has been used in French-speaking countries since the early 20th century, gaining moderate popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, and has seen a recent resurgence in the United States beginning in the 1990s.
Where Eliane is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eliane” around the world
Where Eliane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
#90
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lia, Ana
Sibling names for Eliane
Names that share Eliane's style, for a brother or sister.
