Rising since 1994, #642 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellianna since 1994
Babies named Ellianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 880 |
| 2010s | 2,579 |
| 2020s | 2,677 |
Meaning & origin
Ellianna is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, and its popularity has been steadily climbing since. In 2025, it ranked 642nd, with about 1 in every 3,572 baby girls receiving the name, and it reached its peak rank of 601st in 2023. The name is most popular in New Mexico, Kansas, and Indiana, reflecting a broad national appeal, particularly in the Midwest and Southwest. Ellianna's rise mirrors a broader trend toward melodic, multi-syllabic names that blend familiar sounds, giving it a contemporary yet accessible feel. While its meaning is not definitively inherited from any single source, it often carries the hopeful connotation associated with the similar Hebrew name Eliana, 'God has answered.' For parents seeking a distinctive but not unfamiliar name, Ellianna offers a sweet, lyrical option.
Ellianna is a modern coinage that likely combines popular name elements: 'Ell-' from names like Ella or Eleanor, and '-ianna' from names like Arianna or Brianna, drawing on the fashionable 'anna' ending. It also resembles the Hebrew name Eliana (meaning 'God has answered'), which may have influenced its formation. First recorded in the United States in 1994, Ellianna has risen steadily in use, reflecting late 20th and 21st-century trends toward elaborate, melodic names.
Where Ellianna 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Anna, Elli, Liana
Sibling names for Ellianna
Names that share Ellianna's style, for a brother or sister.
