Eiliana
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "bright, shining one".
Name Census estimates that about 69 living Americans carry the first name Eiliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eiliana today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eiliana births was 1986 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eiliana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eiliana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
69
~ 1 in 4,967,454 Americans
Peak year
1986
10 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,900
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Eiliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eiliana from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eiliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eiliana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eiliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eilianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eiliana
The name Eiliana is a variant of the name Eliana, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. The name Eliana is derived from the Hebrew name Elia, which means "my God is Yahweh" or "the Lord is my God." The added syllable "na" is a common feminine ending in many languages, including Hebrew.
The earliest recorded use of the name Eiliana can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in Spain and Italy, where it was a popular name among Jewish and Christian communities. It is believed that the name gained popularity during this time due to its association with the Hebrew prophet Elijah, who was revered in both religions.
One of the earliest known references to the name Eiliana can be found in the writings of the 12th-century Jewish philosopher and poet, Judah Halevi. In his work "The Kuzari," he mentions a character named Eiliana, which suggests that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Eiliana. One such figure was Eiliana de Villena, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 15th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another notable Eiliana was Eiliana Muze, an Italian artist and painter from the 16th century. She was celebrated for her portraits and religious paintings, which adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, Eiliana de Medici was a member of the renowned Medici family of Florence, Italy. She was a patron of the arts and played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of the city during her time.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Eiliana Solomons was a British philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the lives of the underprivileged and advocating for women's rights.
In the early 20th century, Eiliana Ibarra was a Mexican artist and activist known for her vibrant murals and her involvement in the Mexican revolutionary movement.
While the name Eiliana has its roots in ancient Hebrew and has been present throughout various cultures and time periods, it has maintained a certain timeless quality and continues to be used as a beautiful and meaningful name in modern times.
People
Eiliana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eiliana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eiliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eiliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 69 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eiliana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,967,454 US residents.
Is Eiliana a common name?
We classify Eiliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 71 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eiliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Eiliana was 1986, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eiliana is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eiliana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eiliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eiliana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eiliana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eiliana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eiliana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Eiliana?
See how many people share the name Eiliana on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.