Eleanna
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "ray of light".
Name Census estimates that about 301 living Americans carry the first name Eleanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eleanna today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eleanna births was 2022 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eleanna. 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.
People living today
301
~ 1 in 1,138,719 Americans
Peak year
2022
19 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,436
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Eleanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eleanna from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 103 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eleanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eleanna 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 Eleanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eleannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Eleanna, while Texas, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eleanna
The given name Eleanna has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is a feminine name derived from the Greek words "helios" meaning sun and "anna" meaning grace. Thus, the name Eleanna translates to "sunshine of grace" or "gracious sunlight." Its spelling variations include Eleana, Elliana, and Ellianna.
The earliest recorded use of the name Eleanna can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was a popular choice for baby girls. In Greek mythology, there are references to Eleanna as one of the names given to the goddess Hera, the wife of Zeus and the queen of the gods. This association with a powerful deity suggests the name carried a sense of strength and reverence in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eleanna was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. Although little is known about her life, her existence serves as evidence of the name's longevity and intellectual associations.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Eleanna. In the 12th century, Eleanna of Normandy (1079-1147) was a influential noblewoman and the wife of King Baldwin I of Jerusalem. During the Renaissance period, Eleanna Gozzadini (1519-1591) was an Italian writer and poet who contributed to the literary culture of her time.
In more recent centuries, Eleanna Foureira (born 1994) is a Cypriot-Greek singer and songwriter who represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018. Eleanna Stathaki (born 1976) is a Greek actress known for her roles in popular television series and films.
Another notable Eleanna was Eleanna Castrioti (1453-1537), an Albanian princess and the daughter of the famous military leader Skanderbeg. Her life and lineage played a significant role in the history and cultural legacy of Albania.
While the name Eleanna has its roots in ancient Greek culture, its meaning and associations with grace, light, and strength have transcended time and geographical boundaries, making it a name with a rich and diverse history.
People
Eleanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eleanna 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
Eleanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eleanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 301 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eleanna 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 1,138,719 US residents.
Is Eleanna a common name?
We classify Eleanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 304 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eleanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Eleanna was 2022, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eleanna is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eleanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eleanna 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.
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.