Rising since 2011, #1,291 for girls today.
Popularity of Eliyanah since 2009
Babies named Eliyanah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 546 |
| 2020s | 1,050 |
Meaning & origin
Eliyanah is a modern American creation, first appearing in Social Security records in 2009. By 2025, it had risen to a rank of 1,291, with 1 in every 9,291 baby girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been climbing steadily since 2011, reaching its peak in 2024. The name is most common in Arizona, Maryland, and Indiana. As a contemporary invention, Eliyanah lacks deep historical roots but fits a pattern of melodic, elaborated names favored by modern parents. Its meaning is often inferred from similar names like Elijah (my God is Yahweh) and Eliana (God has answered), though no direct etymology exists. The name's upward trajectory reflects a broader trend toward unique, personalized naming in the 21st century.
Eliyanah is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 2009. It blends the popular 'Eli-' prefix (seen in Elijah, Eliana) with the fashionable '-ah' suffix, creating a melodic, feminine name. The name does not have a long historical or cross-cultural tradition; its use has grown steadily in the 21st century, particularly in the United States.
Where Eliyanah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eliyanah” around the world
Where Eliyanah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Liana, Ana
Sibling names for Eliyanah
Names that share Eliyanah's style, for a brother or sister.
