Rising since 2000, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellyanna since 2000
Babies named Ellyanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 341 |
| 2020s | 214 |
Meaning & origin
Ellyanna is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. baby name records in 2000, reflecting the ongoing trend of creating melodic, elaborate names from familiar components. As of the latest data from 2025, Ellyanna ranked 3,975th nationally, with a popularity of approximately 1 in every 44,646 newborn girls. The name reached its peak in 2022, suggesting a recent surge in interest, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 2000. Geographically, the name is most frequently given in New York and Texas, states known for their diverse and trendsetting naming practices. While lacking a deep historical etymology, Ellyanna fits comfortably alongside other popular -anna and -iana names, offering parents a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Ellyanna is a contemporary coinage, first appearing in U.S. records around 2000. It combines elements of popular names like Ella and Anna, or may be a variant of Eliana, which derives from the Hebrew name Eliana meaning "God has answered" or "my God has answered." The name has seen steady growth in use, reflecting modern naming trends toward melodic, feminine names ending in -anna.
Where Ellyanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Anna, Elle, Elly
Sibling names for Ellyanna
Names that share Ellyanna's style, for a brother or sister.
