Eliahna
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God has answered".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Eliahna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eliahna today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eliahna births was 2022 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eliahna. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2022
25 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,071
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Eliahna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eliahna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 61 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliahna 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 Eliahna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eliahnas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eliahna
The name Eliahna is a modern English variant of the Hebrew name Eliana, derived from the elements "El," meaning "God," and "ana," meaning "grace" or "answered prayer." This name has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and is closely associated with the biblical tradition.
The earliest known usage of the name Eliana can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it appears as the name of one of the daughters of King Zedekiah, the last monarch of the Kingdom of Judah before the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for over 2,500 years.
Historically, the name Eliana has been prevalent among Jewish communities worldwide, with variations such as Elianna, Elyanna, and Eliahna emerging over time. One notable bearer of this name was Eliana Nachama, a 16th-century Jewish scholar and poet from Safed, Israel, known for her pioneering work in Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.
In the Christian tradition, the name Eliana has been associated with the concept of divine grace, and several notable figures have borne this name. Saint Eliana of Arzew was a 5th-century Christian martyr from present-day Algeria, celebrated for her unwavering faith and devotion to her beliefs.
Another historical figure with this name was Eliana Lollini, an Italian nun and mystic from the 17th century, known for her spiritual writings and her dedication to charitable works. She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1986.
In more recent times, the name Eliahna has gained popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries. One notable bearer of this variant spelling was Eliahna Torres, a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 20th century with her unique blend of salsa and Latin pop music.
Additionally, Eliahna Garcia was a Mexican-American artist and activist, known for her vibrant murals and advocacy for social justice causes in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.
Despite its ancient roots, the name Eliahna continues to be embraced by parents seeking unique and meaningful names for their children, reflecting the enduring appeal of its biblical origins and the concept of divine grace it represents.
People
Eliahna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eliahna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eliahna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eliahna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eliahna 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Eliahna a common name?
We classify Eliahna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eliahna most popular?
The single biggest year for Eliahna was 2022, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eliahna is about 8 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 Eliahna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eliahna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eliahna 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 Eliahna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eliahna 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 Eliahna 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 common is the name Eliahna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.