Eleyna
A feminine name derived from Hebrew meaning "light" or "shining light".
Name Census estimates that about 570 living Americans carry the first name Eleyna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eleyna today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eleyna births was 2015 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eleyna. 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
570
~ 1 in 601,323 Americans
Peak year
2015
44 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,571
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Eleyna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eleyna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 284 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eleyna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eleyna 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 Eleyna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eleynas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Eleyna, while Florida, North Carolina, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eleyna
The name Eleyna has its origins in Greek culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "helene," which means "bright one" or "shining light." This name has been in use for centuries, with various spellings and variations found throughout different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eleyna can be found in Greek mythology. Eleyna was the name of a nymph who was associated with the moon and its radiant glow. She was often depicted as a beautiful and ethereal figure, symbolizing the celestial beauty of the night sky.
During the Byzantine era, the name Eleyna gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy. It was often given to daughters of noble families, reflecting their desire for their children to possess the qualities of brightness and radiance associated with the name.
In the Middle Ages, the name Eleyna appeared in various literary works and historical records. One notable example is the Eleyna de Troyes, a 13th-century French noblewoman and patron of the arts, who was known for her support of troubadours and poets.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Eleyna. One such individual was Eleyna of Anjou (1109-1164), a medieval French princess and countess who played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of her time.
Another prominent figure was Eleyna Lucrezia Cornaro (1646-1684), a Venetian writer and philosopher who was celebrated for her contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance era.
In the 19th century, Eleyna Pavlovna Blavatskaya (1831-1891), a Russian occultist and co-founder of the Theosophical Society, gained international recognition for her work in promoting Eastern philosophy and spirituality in the West.
More recently, Eleyna Delilah (1928-2011), a Brazilian actress and dancer, left an indelible mark on the cultural scene of her country, known for her captivating performances and artistic excellence.
While the name Eleyna has undergone various transformations and interpretations throughout different cultures and time periods, its essence of brightness and radiance has remained a consistent theme, making it a timeless and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots and symbolic significance.
People
Eleyna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eleyna 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
Eleyna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eleyna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 570 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eleyna 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 601,323 US residents.
Is Eleyna a common name?
We classify Eleyna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 575 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eleyna most popular?
The single biggest year for Eleyna was 2015, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eleyna is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eleyna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eleyna 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.