Meaning and history
Eliana has two established origins: it is used in several European languages as a form of Eliane, while the separate Hebrew name means my God has answered. Its use in English expanded significantly in modern times. A well-known bearer is Brazilian television presenter and former singer Eliana Michaelichen Bezerra.
Eliana has risen sharply in the modern US rankings, moving from #537 in 2000 to #10 in 2025. It entered its current top-10 run in 2025 and now stands at #10. That year also produced its highest recorded birth count, at 8,191.