Elyana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elyana is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Eliana, meaning 'God has answered'. It evolved from Eliana and has gained popularity in recent decades. The name is associated with traits of elegance and spirituality, though it does not have direct biblical roots.
The name Elyana is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elyana has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elyana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13143rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3821st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1792nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elyana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elyana"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈleɪnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Elyana is derived from the Hebrew name Eliana, which means 'God has answered' or 'my God has answered'. The name combines 'El', meaning God, and 'ana', meaning answered.
Meaning
God has answered
Language Evolution
Eliana, Elyana
Historical Usage
Elyana gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of Eliana, appealing to parents looking for unique names with spiritual significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Eliana, Eliana, Eli, Lana
Modern Popularity & Image
Elyana is perceived as a modern, elegant name that carries a sense of spirituality and hope.
Famous People
Elyana Shum, Elyana Al-Maadeed
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elyana"
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 "Elyana"
"Elyana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13143rd of 27321 | 55 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3821st of 35406 | 595 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1792nd of 30306 | 1,401 |
Regional Popularity of "Elyana" 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 "Elyana" 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) |
- | - | - |
78.90% 4984th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
72.93% 3766th/5164 |
50.13% 3666th/7313 |
40.94% 3055th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.13% 1997th/3984 |
41.63% 1868th/4487 |
26.43% 1803rd/6822 |
25.08% 1574th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elyana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elyana" 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.