Elliana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elliana is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has answered'. It evolved from Eliana and has become popular in modern times. The name is associated with grace and divine favor, and it does not have a direct biblical relevance.
The name Elliana is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Elliana has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Elliana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10509th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 745th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 179th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elliana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elliana"
Pronunciation
/ˌɛliˈɑːnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Elliana is derived from the Hebrew name Eliana, which means 'God has answered' or 'God has responded'. It combines the elements 'El' meaning 'God' and 'ana' meaning 'answered'.
Meaning
God has answered
Language Evolution
Eliana, Elliana
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has become increasingly popular in the 21st century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Eliana, Ellie, Liana
Modern Popularity & Image
Elliana is viewed positively, often associated with qualities of grace and divine favor. It has gained popularity as a modern, feminine name.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elliana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elliana"
"Elliana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10509th of 27321 | 87 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 745th of 35406 | 5,695 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 179th of 30306 | 20,160 |
Regional Popularity of "Elliana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elliana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
77.38% 4888th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.00% 504th/4582 |
15.30% 790th/5164 |
13.56% 992nd/7313 |
9.81% 732nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.49% 139th/3984 |
3.92% 176th/4487 |
3.05% 208th/6822 |
2.95% 185th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elliana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elliana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.