Elliahna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially blending Ellie with Hannah.
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Elliahna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elliahna today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elliahna births was 2016 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elliahna. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elliahna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
2016
12 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,931
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Elliahna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elliahna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Elliahna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elliahna 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 Elliahna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elliahna
The name Elliahna is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is a combination of two Hebrew words, "Eli" and "Hannah," which together mean "God has shown grace" or "God has favored me."
In the biblical scriptures, Hannah was a prominent figure who prayed fervently for a child and was eventually blessed with the birth of the prophet Samuel. The name Elliahna may have been inspired by this story, symbolizing the gratitude and blessing bestowed by God.
While the exact origins of the name Elliahna are uncertain, it is thought to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region, where Hebrew culture and traditions were deeply rooted. Over time, various spellings and variations of the name began to appear, such as Eliahna, Elyana, and Eliana.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elliahna can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in ancient Hebrew texts and religious writings. However, it was not until the 19th and 20th centuries that the name gained wider popularity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elliahna or its variations. One such individual was Elliahna ben Yehuda, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century and made significant contributions to the study of the Talmud.
Another notable figure was Elliahna al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from medieval Spain, who lived in the 12th century and made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of trigonometry and celestial mechanics.
In the realm of literature, Elliahna Ravenna was an Italian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century and gained recognition for her poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
During the Renaissance period, Elliahna Simonetti was an accomplished artist from Florence, Italy, renowned for her exceptional skill in portraiture and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects through her paintings.
In more recent times, Elliahna Karanovich was a celebrated Russian ballerina who graced the stage in the late 19th century and was acclaimed for her grace, technique, and emotional depth in her performances.
While the name Elliahna has undergone various transformations and adaptations throughout different cultures and time periods, its origins and meaning remain deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition, symbolizing the divine grace and favor bestowed upon those who bear this name.
People
Elliahna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elliahna 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
Elliahna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elliahna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elliahna 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 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Elliahna a common name?
We classify Elliahna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 78 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elliahna most popular?
The single biggest year for Elliahna was 2016, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elliahna is about 11 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 Elliahna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elliahna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elliahna 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 Elliahna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elliahna 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 Elliahna 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 many people are called Elliahna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.