Elianna
A feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
Name Census estimates that about 11,980 living Americans carry the first name Elianna. It sits at #262 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elianna today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elianna births was 2024 (1,213 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elianna. 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
- • Elianna is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
12K
~ 1 in 28,611 Americans
Peak year
2024
1,213 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#262
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Elianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elianna from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 4,894 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
Elianna 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 Elianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eliannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 45 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Elianna, while North Dakota, Mississippi, Maine recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 239 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elianna
The name Elianna is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to Hebrew and Greek roots. It is believed to be a combination of the Hebrew name Eliana, meaning "God has answered," and the Greek name Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace."
The name Elianna first emerged during the Middle Ages, primarily in regions where Hebrew and Greek cultures intersected, such as parts of the Mediterranean and the Levant. It was likely a result of the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during this period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elianna can be found in the writings of the 13th-century Italian philosopher and theologian, Thomas Aquinas. In his work, Summa Theologica, he mentions a woman named Elianna, though little is known about her historical significance.
Throughout the centuries, the name Elianna has been borne by various notable individuals. One such figure was Elianna de Villeneuve, a 14th-century French noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of her time.
In the 16th century, Elianna Calvo was a renowned Spanish poet and writer, celebrated for her contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her poetry collection, "Sonetos de Amor y Desamor" (Sonnets of Love and Lovelessness), is considered a literary masterpiece.
The 17th century saw the rise of Elianna Luzzatto, an Italian Jewish philosopher and scholar, who made significant contributions to the study of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. Her works, particularly "Derech Ha-Kodesh" (The Way of Holiness), gained widespread recognition among Jewish intellectuals of her time.
In the 19th century, Elianna Browning was a British artist and social reformer, known for her advocacy of women's rights and her stunning portraiture. Her work was widely exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe, and she was a prominent figure in the Victorian art world.
Throughout its long history, the name Elianna has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way. While its origins can be traced back to ancient languages and traditions, the name continues to resonate with its timeless beauty and rich cultural heritage.
People
Elianna + last name combinations
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Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Elianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11,980 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elianna 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 28,611 US residents.
Is Elianna a common name?
We classify Elianna as "Uncommon". It ranks above 97.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12,084 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Elianna was 2024, when 1,213 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elianna is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Elianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elianna 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.