UK boy's name
Eliano
An Italian masculine name derived from the word "elios" meaning sun.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eliano is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliano popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 to 2024. 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.
Eliano is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Eliano. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eliano ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 boys were registered as Eliano.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliano as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2024
6 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Eliano mean?
The given name Eliano has its origins traced back to the Latin language. It is a derivative of the Roman name Aelianus, which itself is derived from the Latin adjective "Aelius," meaning "sun-like" or "brilliant." The name gained popularity during the Roman era and was commonly used within the Roman Empire.
During ancient times, Eliano was a relatively common name among Roman citizens, particularly those of higher social status or nobility. It is believed that one of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Aelianus, who lived in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.
Eliano also appears in various historical records and texts from the medieval period. One notable figure bearing this name was Eliano di Corbetta, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 15th century. His most famous work is the frescoes adorning the Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio in Milan, Italy.
Another notable individual with the name Eliano was Eliano Gonzaga, an Italian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He served as the Governor of Milan and played a crucial role in the Italian Wars between France and the Holy Roman Empire.
In the realm of literature, Eliano Blanchart was a Spanish writer and poet from the 17th century. He is best known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Moving forward in history, Eliano Giuseppe Arrigoni was an Italian sculptor from the 18th century. He was renowned for his intricate marble sculptures, many of which can be found in churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Eliano Iannucci, an Italian composer from the 19th century, is another notable figure with this name. He composed numerous operas and instrumental works, contributing significantly to the Italian classical music tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eliano over time
The chart below shows babies named Eliano registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eliano, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliano by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3389 | 11 | 2 |
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FAQ
Eliano: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eliano in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eliano was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Eliano most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Eliano in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eliano?
An Italian masculine name derived from the word "elios" meaning sun.
How many people are called Eliano in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Eliano across the 2 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.