Ellionna
A feminine name of American origin, a variant of Eliana meaning "sun ray".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Ellionna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellionna today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellionna births was 2014 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellionna. 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
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2014
12 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,921
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Ellionna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellionna 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 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ellionna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellionna 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 Ellionna 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 Ellionna
The name Ellionna is a relatively modern English name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. It is a variant spelling of the name Eliana, which has roots in several different languages and cultures.
The name Eliana itself is derived from the Hebrew name Eliana, which means "God has answered" or "God has responded." It is a combination of the Hebrew elements "El," meaning "God," and "anah," meaning "to answer" or "to respond." This name has biblical origins and was borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament.
While Eliana has a clear etymology, the exact origin of the variant spelling Ellionna is less clear. It may have been created as a more unique or creative spelling of the traditional name. Some sources suggest it could be influenced by the French name Eliane, which is a variant of Eliana.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellionna can be found in the late 20th century. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the early 21st century, potentially inspired by the trend of creating unique and unconventional name spellings.
Throughout history, there are few notable figures with the name Ellionna due to its relatively recent emergence. However, some individuals who have borne this name include:
1. Ellionna Muswagon, a Canadian actress born in the late 20th century, known for her roles in television series and films.
2. Ellionna Alicia Smith, an American social media influencer and blogger active in the 2010s.
3. Ellionna Jade, a British fashion designer and entrepreneur who launched her clothing line in the early 2000s.
4. Ellionna Rayanne, a Brazilian model and beauty pageant contestant who participated in national competitions in the 2010s.
5. Ellionna Grace, an American singer-songwriter who released her debut album in the late 2010s.
While the name Ellionna has gained some traction in recent decades, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to its more traditional counterparts, such as Eliana or Elaine. Its unique spelling and modern origins contribute to its distinctive yet enigmatic nature.
People
Ellionna + last name combinations
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Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Ellionna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellionna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellionna 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Ellionna a common name?
We classify Ellionna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellionna most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellionna was 2014, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellionna is about 10 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 Ellionna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellionna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellionna 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 Ellionna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellionna 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 Ellionna 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 Americans are named Ellionna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.