Eliana: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced el-ee-AH-nuh · 4 syllables
Eliana means “my God has answered”, from Hebrew.
From Hebrew (Eli'ana).
- Meaning
- my God has answered
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- el-ee-AH-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #10
- US babies a year
- about 5,953 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Eliana?
Eliana was the #10 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,196 babies. It’s rising: up 132% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Maryland (#6), New Mexico (#6), Arizona (#8), North Carolina (#8), California (#9), Texas (#9), Florida (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #10 |
| England & Wales | #202 |
| Scotland | #276 |
| Northern Ireland | #228 |
| Ireland | #176 |
| France | #255 |
| Norway | #130 |
| Canada | #45 |
| Australia | #69 |
How old are people named Eliana?
Half of US adults named Eliana are older than 23; most are between 18 and 40. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Eliana
What does the name Eliana mean?
Eliana means “my God has answered”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Eliana?
Eliana is pronounced el-ee-AH-nuh.
How popular is the name Eliana?
Eliana was the #10 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,196 babies. It’s rising: up 132% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Eliana?
Half of US adults named Eliana are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 40.