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Elianna

Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elianna: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Elianna is a name of Hebrew origin, a modern elaboration of Eliana, meaning "God has answered" or "my God has answered," combining the elements *El* (God) and *anah* (to answer). It also shares roots with the Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "light," giving it a radiant, hopeful quality. While no famous bearers have yet reached global prominence, the name has gained quiet popularity in Scotland and the US, often chosen for its melodic, feminine sound. The related place name Eliana does not exist, but the root *El* appears in many biblical place names like Bethel. A notable variant is the simpler Eliana, which has been more widely used in Israel and Europe, while Elianna’s double ‘n’ gives it a softer, more lyrical feel.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20235 babies
Latest (2023)
#5405 babies
Total births
8since 2017
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).