UK girl's name
Ehlana
A feminine name originating from Native American roots, representing feminine grace and beauty.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ehlana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ehlana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Ehlana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ehlana ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Ehlana.
- • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ehlana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
35
2026
Meaning
What does Ehlana mean?
The name Ehlana originates from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BC in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. It is derived from the Sumerian words "eh-la-na," which roughly translate to "radiant beauty" or "shining one."
Ehlana was a relatively common name among the upper classes of Sumerian society, often given to daughters born into noble or priestly families. Archaeologists have uncovered inscriptions and clay tablets bearing the name Ehlana, suggesting its usage during the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer (circa 2900-2350 BC).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ehlana can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian literary work dating back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, Ehlana is mentioned as the name of a priestess serving in the temple of the goddess Ishtar.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ehlana. One of the most famous was Ehlana of Ur (born c. 2500 BC), a high priestess of the moon god Nanna in the city of Ur, renowned for her wisdom and influence in religious matters during the Third Dynasty of Ur.
Another prominent figure was Ehlana of Babylon (born c. 1800 BC), a renowned scholar and astrologer who served as an advisor to the Babylonian king Hammurabi. Her writings on celestial observations and astrological interpretations were highly regarded in ancient Mesopotamia.
In the realm of mythology, Ehlana was also the name of a minor Sumerian goddess associated with beauty, fertility, and the protection of newborns. She was often depicted in artwork and inscriptions alongside other deities of the Sumerian pantheon.
During the Neo-Babylonian Empire (circa 626-539 BC), Ehlana was the name of a prominent musician and singer who performed in the royal court of King Nebuchadnezzar II. Her talents were widely celebrated, and she was known for composing hymns and songs in praise of the Babylonian gods.
In more recent times, Ehlana was the name of a renowned archaeologist born in 1932 in modern-day Iraq, who dedicated her life to uncovering and preserving the ancient Sumerian sites and artifacts. Her work contributed significantly to our understanding of the Sumerian civilization and its cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ehlana over time
The chart below shows babies named Ehlana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ehlana, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ehlana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ehlana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5687 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3191 | 15 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2906 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ehlana
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Ehlana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ehlana in the UK right now?
In 2018, Ehlana was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ehlana most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Ehlana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ehlana?
A feminine name originating from Native American roots, representing feminine grace and beauty.
How many people are called Ehlana in the UK?
A total of 35 babies have been registered as Ehlana across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.