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Elliana

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Pronounced el-ee-AH-nuh /ˌɛl.iˈɑː.nə/High

Meaning: My God has answered; from Hebrew Eliana, from El (God) + anah (to answer)High

In 30 seconds: A melodious Hebrew name meaning 'my God has answered,' Elliana blends the divine El- prefix with a flowing -ana ending. It has been one of the fastest-rising girls' names in the United States in the 2010s.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningMy God has answered; from Hebrew Eliana, from El (God) + anah (to answer)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,659

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719862017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Elliana (also spelled Eliana) is a Hebrew name composed of El (God) and anah (to answer), meaning 'my God has answered.' It may also be related to the Latin or Greek feminine name Aeliana.

Elliana has been climbing steadily in the United States and entered the top 200 girls' names in the 2010s as parents sought names with flowing four-syllable beauty and Biblical depth.

Did you know? Eliana is also used in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities, where it is sometimes interpreted as a form of Helen (from Greek, meaning 'sunlight') — giving the name a dual cultural pathway.

Variations

ElianaEliannaEllianna

Nicknames

EllieElliEllie-AnnaAna

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If you like Elliana…

Liliana— four-syllable Latinate -ana name with the same melodic flowing beauty
Ariana— four-syllable -ana name with the same lyrical feminine grace
Natalia— Latin four-syllable name with the same rich multi-syllable feminine sweep

Frequently Asked

What does the name Elliana mean?

Elliana is a Hebrew name meaning 'my God has answered,' from El (God) and anah (to answer).

How do you pronounce Elliana?

It is said el-ee-AH-nuh /ˌɛl.iˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Elliana a boy or girl name?

Elliana is used exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Elliana?

Elliana has been climbing the U.S. charts and entered the top 200 girls' names in the 2010s.