Eliyana
2025 SSA
About Eliyana
Eliyana is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the elements 'El' meaning 'God' and possibly 'ana' meaning 'to answer.' This melodious name conveys the beautiful meaning of 'God has answered' or 'my God has answered me.' Though not among the most common names, Eliyana has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek names with both spiritual significance and contemporary appeal. The name carries a gentle elegance while maintaining modern relevance. Eliyana offers the cute nickname options of Eli, Ellie, or Liya, giving the name versatility. Its rhythmic sound and meaningful etymology make it appealing to families from various cultural backgrounds.
Pronounced el-ee-AH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Eliyana ranked #2552 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2267 for girls in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,369 | 33 | 18.6 |
| 2017 | #3,355 | 47 | 27.2 |
| 2018 | #3,627 | 42 | 24.7 |
| 2019 | #3,100 | 52 | 31 |
| 2020 | #2,937 | 55 | 34 |
| 2021 | #3,079 | 53 | 32.3 |
| 2022 | #2,904 | 58 | 35.4 |
| 2023 | #2,522 | 70 | 43.6 |
| 2024 | #2,267 | 82 | 50.6 |
| 2025 | #2,552 | 69 | 42.9 |