Elian
Gender: Boy
Meaning: My God is the Lord or God is family
Origin: Hebrew/Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #147 in 2025 with 2,448 babies born.
History: Elian is a variant of Elián or Elijah, from the Hebrew meaning my God is the Lord. It gained widespread recognition in the United States through the 1999–2000 custody case of Elián González, a Cuban boy whose situation became an international political incident. The name is used across Spanish-speaking countries and has grown in the United States among Hispanic families.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Elian? About 1 in 1,355 babies born in 2025 were named Elian, or roughly 6.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elian
What does the name Elian mean?
Elian means “My God is the Lord or God is family” from Hebrew/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Elian?
Elian has Hebrew/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is the Lord or God is family”.
How popular is Elian?
Elian ranked #147 in 2025 — given to 2,448 babies that year.
When was Elian most popular?
Elian peaked in 2025 with 2,448 babies registered that year.
Is Elian a boy or girl name?
Elian is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Elians in registered births are male.
Is the name Elian rising or falling in popularity?
Elian has risen 10541 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10688 in 2020 to #147 in 2025.
How long has Elian been recorded?
Elian appears in birth records across 30 years — from 1988 through 2025.