Rising since 1999, #1,581 for girls today.
Popularity of Elyanna since 1998
Babies named Elyanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 206 |
| 2010s | 444 |
| 2020s | 544 |
Meaning & origin
Elyanna is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely follows a pattern of creating feminine names from familiar sounds. The name has seen consistent growth, with its peak popularity in 2025 (rank 1581) and a rising trajectory since 1999. In 2025, about 1 in 12,085 newborn girls were named Elyanna. It is most popular in Michigan, Illinois, and Arizona. Elyanna fits a broader trend of melodic '-ana' names and remains a distinctive choice.
Elyanna is a modern coinage that likely blends elements from names such as Eliana (a Hebrew name meaning 'God has answered') or Arabic Alya (meaning 'sublime'). It appears to be part of a trend of creating feminine names ending in '-anna' or '-ana' for a melodic sound. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and has gained popularity in recent decades.
Where Elyanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elyanna” around the world
Where Elyanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ely, Anna, Lia
Sibling names for Elyanna
Names that share Elyanna's style, for a brother or sister.
