Eliana
Eliana Origin and Meaning
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 50.
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 #338.
In the US, Eliana has doubled in popularity since 2013 and as of 2023, it is given to more than 5,300 girls each year. A stylish choice, many parents share a love the name in all its various spellings, According to Playground Analysis for 2023, when you combine all the Elianas, Eliannas, Ellianas, and Elyannas etc. together, it begins to feel more like a Top 20 choice, ranking similarly to Camila or Sofia. And, with Ellie, Ella and Eleanor all in the Top 50 too, it might feel even more popular than it is.
Love Eliana but want something a bit more unexpected? You could choose a more unusual route to Ellie, 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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Eliana Rank in US Top 1000
Eliana Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Popularity of the name Eliana
- 34US2023
- 121Nameberry2025
- 68Canada2023
- 18Future2035
- 155England2023
- 88Australia2023
- 73New Zealand2024
- 238Germany2016
- 100Switzerland2023
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Famous People Named Eliana
- Eliana GirardAmerican dancer
- Eliana RamosUruguayan model
- Eliana Michaelichen BezerraBrazilian TV hostess
- Hilda Eliana Tenorio PatinoMexican bullfighter
- Eliana Yvette Pinckneydaughter of Clementa C. Pinckney, killed in the Charleston mass shooting
- Eliana Sophia Slater (b. 2001)daughter of actor Christian Slater
- Eliana Zamprogna (b. 2012)daughter of actor Dominic Zamprogna
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- Eliana Wyntera character in the movie "The Howling: Reborn"
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