Rising since 2012, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Elianni since 2009
Babies named Elianni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 86 |
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
Sibling names for Elianni
Names that share Elianni's style, for a brother or sister.

