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Elianni

el-ee-AH-nee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a creative respelling of Eliani or Eliana, which may mean 'my God has answered' in Hebrew.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,554
Babies named in 2025
22
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 73,058 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2012

Rising since 2012, #5,554 for girls today.

Popularity of Elianni since 2009

Babies named Elianni per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7152220102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s5
2010s40
2020s86

Meaning & origin

Elianni is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2009. It remains quite rare: as of 2025 it ranked 5,554 nationally, meaning about 1 in 73,058 newborns were named Elianni. The name has been steadily rising in use since 2012, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025. Its use is concentrated in California, which accounts for the largest number of Eliannis. The name fits a broader trend of melodic, invented feminine names that blend familiar sounds into something fresh.

Elianni is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2009. It appears to be a creative respelling of names like Eliani or Eliana, blending the fashionable 'El-' prefix with a melodic '-anni' suffix. Its rise in the 2020s reflects a broader trend of invented names with soft, feminine sounds.

Where Elianni is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Elia, Anni, Eli, Lia

Variants: Eliani, Elianny, Elianie

Sibling names for Elianni

Names that share Elianni's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Elianni mean?
The meaning of Elianni is uncertain. It is likely a modern respelling of Eliani or Eliana, which in Hebrew means 'my God has answered.' However, as a modern coinage, it may not have a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Elianni?
Elianni is rare. In 2025 it ranked 5,554 in the U.S., meaning approximately 1 in 73,058 newborns received the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2012.
Is Elianni a boy or girl name?
Elianni is almost exclusively used for girls.