Find out how popular the first name Elyahna has been for the last 1 years (from 2012 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elyahna by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Elyahna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Elyahna.

The history of the first name Elyahna

The name Elyahna is a relatively modern invention that appears to be a combination of the Hebrew name Elijah and the popular suffix "-na" that is commonly used to create feminized versions of traditionally masculine names. The name itself does not have any direct historical or linguistic roots, but its components can be traced back to ancient sources.

The first part of the name, "Ely," is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means "my God is Yahweh." Elijah was a prominent prophet in the Hebrew Bible, known for his miracles and his confrontation with the prophets of Baal. The name gained popularity among Jews and later Christians, and has been used throughout history in various forms, such as Elias, Elie, and Elia.

The suffix "-na" is a common feminine ending that has been used to create female versions of male names in various cultures and languages. In Hebrew, it is often used to create female names from male ones, such as Yohana from Yohanan (John) or Rivkah from Rivka (Rebecca).

While the name Elyahna itself does not appear to have any recorded historical references or famous bearers from ancient times, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this name in more recent history.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Elyahna is Elyahna Torres, a Puerto Rican actress and model born in 1991. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular telenovela "Moda Adolescente."

Another notable bearer of the name is Elyahna Laine, an American singer and songwriter born in 1998. She has released several singles and has gained popularity on social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

In the literary world, Elyahna Marnin is the name of a fictional character in the novel "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken, published in 2012.

Elyahna Gayle is a Canadian entrepreneur and motivational speaker born in 1985. She is the founder of a successful coaching business and has been recognized for her work in empowering women.

Elyahna Zeven is a Dutch musician and composer born in 1990. She has released several albums and has performed at various music festivals across Europe.

While these examples span different fields and nationalities, they all share the unique and relatively modern name Elyahna, which combines elements from ancient Hebrew origins with contemporary naming trends.

Data source

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