Eliana

אֶלִיעַנָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Jew-ish
• Meaning: my God has answered

• Eliana means "my God has answered" in Hebrew, making it one of the most emotionally powerful names a parent can choose — it is, in essence, a declaration that this child is an answered prayer. The name also has Greek and French roots connecting it to the sun, giving it a warmth that extends across cultures. With adorable nickname options like Ellie and Liana, it is no surprise that Eliana entered the U.S. top ten baby names in 2025.

  Dancer Eliana Girard—who won 'So You Think You Can Dance' and toured with Taylor Swift—later traveled to Israel on Birthright to explore her Jewish roots, making this graceful name feel right at home on the stage and the kibbutz alike. Here's a name that proves popularity and personal meaning are not mutually exclusive. Its rise into the top ten reflects a broader embrace of Hebrew names in mainstream culture, and yet each family brings their own story to it — gratitude, answered prayers, or simply the love of a beautiful sound. It transitions seamlessly from childhood to adulthood and sounds gorgeous in virtually any language.

• Alternate Spellings: Elianna, Elliana
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Amalia
  ,
  Tali
  ,
  Samuel
  ,
  Isaac
• Theme: God