Eliana
Hebrew girl's name meaning “my God has answered”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- my God has answered
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #34
- Born in 2023
- 5,352
- Peak year
- 2024 (#18)
Meaning & origin
Eliana comes from the Hebrew, 'my God has answered'. A similar Latinate name is linked to the sun.
Is Eliana a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eliana is a Hebrew name meaning "my God has answered". Eliana comes from the Hebrew, 'my God has answered'. A similar Latinate name is linked to the sun. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Eliana ranked #34 for girls. It has risen about 91 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 5,352 US girls were given the name Eliana.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #18 in 2024
“Unranked” means Eliana was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Eliana
Eliana is spelled E-L-I-A-N-A — 6 letters and 3 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Elliana, Iliana.
Variants
Elliana, Iliana
Nicknames
Ellie, Lia
Eliana: frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliana mean?
Eliana is a Hebrew name meaning "my God has answered". Eliana comes from the Hebrew, 'my God has answered'. A similar Latinate name is linked to the sun.
Where does the name Eliana come from?
Eliana is of Hebrew origin. Eliana comes from the Hebrew, 'my God has answered'. A similar Latinate name is linked to the sun.
Is Eliana a boy or a girl name?
Eliana is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Eliana?
In 2023, 5,352 US girls were given the name Eliana.
Is Eliana a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Eliana ranked #34 for girls. It has risen about 91 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Eliana?
Common nicknames for Eliana include Ellie, Lia.
How do you spell Eliana?
Eliana is spelled E-L-I-A-N-A. Related spellings include Elliana, Iliana.
How common is the name Eliana?
In 2023, 5,352 US girls were given the name Eliana. In the latest US data, Eliana ranked #34 for girls. It has risen about 91 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Eliana a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eliana is a Hebrew name meaning "my God has answered". Eliana comes from the Hebrew, 'my God has answered'. A similar Latinate name is linked to the sun. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Eliana mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Eliana means "my God has answered". Eliana comes from the Hebrew, 'my God has answered'. A similar Latinate name is linked to the sun.
Is Eliana a biblical name?
Eliana is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "my God has answered".