Eldana
About Eldana
Eldana is a feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, potentially derived from 'El' meaning 'God' combined with 'Dana' which may relate to 'judgment' or 'to judge.' Alternatively, it might be connected to ancient Semitic origins meaning 'God has judged' or 'God is my judge.' The name remains quite rare globally and has never appeared on popular naming charts in the United States or other Western countries. Despite its rarity, Eldana has a melodic quality and familiar structure that makes it accessible. The name has seen limited usage in Israel and among Jewish communities, as well as occasionally in parts of Eastern Europe and Ethiopia. Its uncommon nature offers individuality while its phonetic structure feels both distinctive and approachable.
Pronounced el-DAH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Eldana ranked #6180 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2898 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,898 | 59 | 33 |
| 2015 | #4,014 | 37 | 20.7 |
| 2016 | #3,482 | 45 | 25.4 |
| 2017 | #4,163 | 35 | 20.3 |
| 2018 | #3,065 | 53 | 31.2 |
| 2019 | #2,968 | 55 | 32.8 |
| 2020 | #3,699 | 40 | 24.7 |
| 2021 | #4,348 | 32 | 19.5 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,483 | 31 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |