Elian: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EL-ee-un · 3 syllables
Elian means “my God is Yahweh”, from Spanish and Hebrew.
- Meaning
- my God is Yahweh
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee-un
- US rank (2025)
- #147
- US babies a year
- about 1,507 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Elian?
Elian was the #147 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,457 babies. It’s rising: up 403% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #147 |
| England & Wales | #962 |
| France | #509 |
| Norway | #207 |
How old are people named Elian?
Half of US adults named Elian are older than 23; most are between 18 and 26. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Elian
What does the name Elian mean?
Elian means “my God is Yahweh”. It comes from Spanish and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Elian?
Elian is pronounced EL-ee-un.
How popular is the name Elian?
Elian was the #147 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,457 babies. It’s rising: up 403% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Elian?
Half of US adults named Elian are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 26.