Eliyana
A combination of the Hebrew names Eliah (God is my Lord) and Hannah (grace).
Name Census estimates that about 713 living Americans carry the first name Eliyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eliyana today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eliyana births was 2024 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eliyana. 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
713
~ 1 in 480,721 Americans
Peak year
2024
82 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,267
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Eliyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eliyana 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 318 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
Eliyana 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 Eliyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eliyanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Eliyana, while Georgia, Florida, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eliyana
The name Eliyana has its origins in Hebrew culture and language. It is a combination of the Hebrew elements "El," meaning "God," and "yana," meaning "God is gracious." The name can be traced back to ancient times, possibly as early as the biblical era.
Eliyana is a feminine name that gained popularity in various religious texts and historical records. In the Hebrew Bible, there are references to figures with similar names, such as Eliana, which may have influenced the development of the name Eliyana.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eliyana can be found in the writings of the Jewish philosopher and scholar Maimonides, who lived in the 12th century. He mentioned a woman named Eliyana in one of his works, though little is known about her specific identity.
In the 17th century, Eliyana Mordecai, a Jewish scholar and poet from Amsterdam, gained recognition for her literary works. She was one of the few female writers of her time and contributed to the preservation of Jewish culture and traditions.
During the 19th century, Eliyana Teixeira, a Portuguese writer and educator, made significant contributions to the field of education. She advocated for the advancement of women's education and played a crucial role in establishing educational institutions in her home country.
In the early 20th century, Eliyana Zamora, a Mexican artist known for her intricate pottery and ceramic works, gained recognition for her craftsmanship. Her pieces often depicted scenes from Mexican folklore and indigenous traditions, preserving cultural heritage through her art.
Another notable figure from the 20th century was Eliyana Kadmor, an Israeli singer and songwriter. She was renowned for her powerful vocals and her contributions to the development of Israeli folk music. Her songs often celebrated the land and people of Israel, reflecting the country's cultural identity.
While the name Eliyana has been used throughout various cultures and time periods, its roots can be traced back to the Hebrew language and ancient religious texts. Its meaning, "God is gracious," has given it a sense of spirituality and grace that has been carried through generations.
People
Eliyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eliyana 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
Eliyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eliyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 713 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eliyana 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 480,721 US residents.
Is Eliyana a common name?
We classify Eliyana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 718 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eliyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Eliyana was 2024, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eliyana is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eliyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eliyana 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.