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Heliana

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Pronounced hee-lee-AH-nuh /ˌhi.liˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek helios ('sun'), a flowing name meaning 'of the sun; sunlike.' Radiant and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: Heliana is a Greek-rooted name meaning 'of the sun' (said 'hee-lee-AH-nuh'). Radiant and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek helios ('sun'), a flowing name meaning 'of the sun; sunlike.' Radiant and warm.
U.S. rank (2018)#12964 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220082018

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

Heliana is built on the Greek helios ('sun'), meaning 'of the sun.' It reads luminous and lyrical, rare in the U.S. (said 'hee-lee-AH-nuh').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, radiant, and lyrical.

Did you know? Heliana draws on the Greek helios ('sun'), so 'of the sun; sunlike' - a radiant, flowing name of light (said 'hee-lee-AH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Heliana — Greek helios 'sun'

Variations

HelianeHeliannaEliana

Nicknames

HeliAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heliana mean?

Heliana is from the Greek helios ('sun'), meaning 'of the sun; sunlike.'

How do you pronounce Heliana?

It's said hee-lee-AH-nuh /ˌhi.liˈɑː.nə/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Heliana a boy or girl name?

Heliana is a girl's name.

How popular is Heliana?

Heliana is a rare name in the U.S.

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