Eliana
Gender: Girl
Meaning: God has answered; my God has answered
Origin: Hebrew — from El (God) + ana (answered), or possibly a form of Eliana from Greek helios (sun)
Popularity: Ranked #10 in 2025 with 8,191 babies born.
History: Eliana is a name of multiple heritage — in Hebrew it means God has answered, a sentiment of joyful divine response, while it also connects to the Greek word for sun. It has been used across Jewish, Italian, and Spanish-speaking communities for generations. In the United States it began climbing in the 2000s and entered the top 100 by the 2010s, appreciated for its melodic four-syllable flow and its bright, sun-drenched feeling. Ellie and Ana are its natural nicknames, giving it remarkable versatility. It feels simultaneously ancient and completely contemporary.
Famous people named Eliana: Eliana from The Bachelorette
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Eliana? About 1 in 406 babies born in 2025 were named Eliana, or roughly 22.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eliana
What does the name Eliana mean?
Eliana means “God has answered; my God has answered” from Hebrew — from El (God) + ana (answered), or possibly a form of Eliana from Greek helios (sun) roots.
What is the origin of the name Eliana?
Eliana has Hebrew — from El (God) + ana (answered), or possibly a form of Eliana from Greek helios (sun) origin. The traditional meaning is “God has answered; my God has answered”.
How popular is Eliana?
Eliana ranked #10 in 2025 — given to 8,191 babies that year.
When was Eliana most popular?
Eliana peaked in 2025 with 8,191 babies registered that year.
Is Eliana a boy or girl name?
Eliana is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Elianas in registered births are female.
Is the name Eliana rising or falling in popularity?
Eliana has risen 43 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #53 in 2020 to #10 in 2025.
How long has Eliana been recorded?
Eliana appears in birth records across 63 years — from 1961 through 2025.