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Ellana

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Pronounced eh-LAH-nah /ɛˈlɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend of Ella and Alana; by those routes it carries 'light; fairy maiden' (Ella) and 'little rock; harmony; beautiful' (Alana). No single fixed source.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft blend of Ella and Alana: Ellana leans toward 'light' and 'beautiful' (said 'eh-LAH-nah'). Melodic and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish, Celtic
MeaningA modern blend of Ella and Alana; by those routes it carries 'light; fairy maiden' (Ella) and 'little rock; harmony; beautiful' (Alana). No single fixed source.
U.S. rank (2025)#10331 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 598

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019462025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ellana pairs Ella ('light; fairy maiden') with Alana ('little rock; harmony; beautiful'). As a blend it has no single fixed source, which we note — a soft, flowing choice, rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-LAH-nah').

It appears only rarely, riding the -ana trend. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Ellana braids Ella and Alana together — so it carries hints of 'light; fairy maiden' and 'little rock; beautiful' — a melodic, modern name whose exact route is a blend, which we note (said 'eh-LAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Ellana — Ella/Alana blend; routes layered

Variations

ElanaAlanaElanna

Nicknames

EllieLana

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If you like Ellana…

Alana— half the blend
Elana— a spelling cousin
Ellani— a like Ell- coinage
Ariana— a like flowing -ana name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellana mean?

Ellana blends Ella ('light') and Alana ('little rock; beautiful'); it has no single fixed source, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ellana?

It's said eh-LAH-nah /ɛˈlɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ellana a boy or girl name?

Ellana is a girl's name.

How popular is Ellana?

Ellana is a rare name in the U.S.

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