Rising since 1985, #218 for girls today.
Popularity of Elianna since 1978
Babies named Elianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 339 |
| 2000s | 1,920 |
| 2010s | 4,860 |
| 2020s | 6,304 |
Meaning & origin
Elianna is a modern spelling variant of Eliana, a name that has seen a steady climb in popularity since the 1980s. First recorded in 1978, it reached its peak rank of 218 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 1,145 newborn girls receiving the name that year. Its trajectory has been rising since at least 1985, and it has been particularly favored in states like Wyoming, New Mexico, and Rhode Island. The name carries the Hebrew-derived meaning 'God has answered,' linking it to a long tradition of Eli- names in Jewish and Christian communities. Its melodic sound and flexible nicknames have contributed to its modern appeal, while its spelling with two n's distinguishes it from the more common Eliana.
Elianna is a modern English spelling variant of Eliana, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Eliyana (אֶלִיעֲנָה), meaning 'God has answered.' The name gained visibility in the United States starting in the late 1970s and has steadily risen in popularity, particularly in the 21st century.
Where Elianna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elianna” around the world
Where Elianna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Quebec
15
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Anna, Ellie, Lia
Sibling names for Elianna
Names that share Elianna's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Elianna
Names whose popularity has moved with Elianna's over the last 50 years.
