Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Eliana

The name Eliana is a Latinized mutation of the Hebrew name Eliyanah which means ‘God has answered me’ or the ‘Lord has responded.’ The name is derived from the Hebrew words “El” (meaning ‘God’) and “ana” (meaning ‘answered’). The middle element of the name indicates a first person possession, hence the full meaning: God has answered me. Eliana is mainly used among Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, but it has also been adopted by English speakers by way of combining the popular names “Elle” and “Anna.”

All About the Baby Name – Eliana

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME ELIANA

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME ELIANA

Outside from a brief period of usage between 1986 and 1987, the name Eliana really comes onto the U.S. popularity charts in 1991. It takes a few years for the name to decide what it wants to do on the charts and then suddenly in 1996 it becomes clear Eliana is headed up the list of most popular girls’ names in America. Within 15 years, the name advances over 800 spots on the charts; if Eliana keeps up its current trajectory, we expect to see the name land a spot on the Top 100 list in a few more years. Since the name originated from Latin romance languages, it has a particularly poetic sound. It’s a beautiful, lyrical four-syllable name that almost dances off the tongue. It’s also a lovely choice for spiritual parents who prayed for a child and ‘God answered them.’

Quick Facts

ON ELIANA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

Hebrew

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

4

RANKING POPULARITY:

125

PRONUNCIATION:

eh-lee-AH-na or ah-lee-AH-na

SIMPLE MEANING:

God has answered me, the Lord has responded

Characteristics

OF ELIANA

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Eliana

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME ELIANA

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME ELIANA

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Popular Songs

ON ELIANA

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Famous People

NAMED ELIANA

Eliana Ramos (Uruguayan model)
Eliana Michaelichen Bezerra (Brazilian TV host)

Children of Famous People

NAMED ELIANA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME ELIANA

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