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Eliana

The name Eliana peaked for boys at #3951 in 1986. Eliana is also used for girls, ranking #18 in 2024.

The name Eliana is a girl's name of Hebrew, Greek, Latin origin meaning "my God has answered; sun".

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Eliana is a lilting, rhythmic choice, which has caught on in the US and other English-speaking countries. Currently popular in the UK, The Netherlands, Canada, and Brazil, it also makes the US Top 20 -- and the Top 10 if you count all spellings. 
 
The name has two separate origins and when derived from Hebrew, it is made up from the elements el, meaning "God" and ana, meaning "answered." This could make Eliana a fitting choice for a prayed-for baby. 
 
Eliana also has its roots in Latin, as a variation of the name Aeliana, derived from the Roman family name Aelius. Aelius is related to the Greek word helios, which refers to the Sun, giving it a summery and secular meaning too. 
 A widely multicultural choice, Eliana is heard in Israel, Spain, Portugal, Russia and Italy. More recently, it has replaced the French variation Eliane as the more popular option in France itself - where Eliana now ranks at #322.
 
In the US, Eliana has tripled in popularity since 2010 and in a recent year, it was given to more than 6,400 girls. A stylish choice, many parents share a love the name in all its various spellings, According to <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/2024-playground-analysis">Playground Analysis for 2024</a>, when you combine all the Elianas, Eliannas, Ellianas, and Elyannas etc. together, it's the ninth most popular girls' name. And, with Ellie, Ella and Eleanor all in the Top 50 too, it might feel even more popular than it is.
 
Pronunciation of the name varies depending on where you are, and on preference. In Spanish and Italian, it would typically be eh-LYA-na, while in English is may be said as ehl-lee-AN-uh or as ehl-lee-AHN-uh. In France, it would be EH-LEE-A-NUH, while in Brazil, eh-lee-AH-nu can be heard. These differences may be slight, however, but worth knowing about. 
 
Love Eliana but want something a bit more unexpected? You could choose a <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/unusual-names-with-popular-nicknames">more unusual route to Ellie</a>, such as Elodia, Estelle, Ellery, or Elowen; you could consider another Hebrew name such as Eliora, Ilana, Avia, or Odelia; or, you could go for something with a similar sound like Aviana, Evelina, Linnea, or Juliana.

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The name Eliana is currently ranked #18 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #18 in 2024. The name is most popular in ELIANA, ELIANA, and ELIANA. Eliana is occasionally used for boys in 2023.

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