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UK girl's name

Eliyana

A combination of the Hebrew names Eliah (God is my Lord) and Hannah (grace).

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.

Eliyana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliyana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.

This profile covers 91 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2011 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.

Eliyana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 91 living people in the UK are called Eliyana. 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

  • Eliyana ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 girls were registered as Eliyana.
  • About 91 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliyana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1541

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2024

20 births

Estimated living

91

2026

Meaning

What does Eliyana mean?

The name Eliyana has its origins in Hebrew culture and language. It is a combination of the Hebrew elements "El," meaning "God," and "yana," meaning "God is gracious." The name can be traced back to ancient times, possibly as early as the biblical era.

Eliyana is a feminine name that gained popularity in various religious texts and historical records. In the Hebrew Bible, there are references to figures with similar names, such as Eliana, which may have influenced the development of the name Eliyana.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eliyana can be found in the writings of the Jewish philosopher and scholar Maimonides, who lived in the 12th century. He mentioned a woman named Eliyana in one of his works, though little is known about her specific identity.

In the 17th century, Eliyana Mordecai, a Jewish scholar and poet from Amsterdam, gained recognition for her literary works. She was one of the few female writers of her time and contributed to the preservation of Jewish culture and traditions.

During the 19th century, Eliyana Teixeira, a Portuguese writer and educator, made significant contributions to the field of education. She advocated for the advancement of women's education and played a crucial role in establishing educational institutions in her home country.

In the early 20th century, Eliyana Zamora, a Mexican artist known for her intricate pottery and ceramic works, gained recognition for her craftsmanship. Her pieces often depicted scenes from Mexican folklore and indigenous traditions, preserving cultural heritage through her art.

Another notable figure from the 20th century was Eliyana Kadmor, an Israeli singer and songwriter. She was renowned for her powerful vocals and her contributions to the development of Israeli folk music. Her songs often celebrated the land and people of Israel, reflecting the country's cultural identity.

While the name Eliyana has been used throughout various cultures and time periods, its roots can be traced back to the Hebrew language and ancient religious texts. Its meaning, "God is gracious," has given it a sense of spirituality and grace that has been carried through generations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Eliyana over time

The chart below shows babies named Eliyana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Eliyana, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Eliyana
05101520201120172024

Decades

Eliyana by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliyana 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 #2276 61 5
2010s #4111 30 5

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FAQ

Eliyana: questions and answers

How popular is the name Eliyana in the UK right now?

In 2024, Eliyana was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Eliyana most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Eliyana in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eliyana?

A combination of the Hebrew names Eliah (God is my Lord) and Hannah (grace).

How many people are called Eliyana in the UK?

A total of 91 babies have been registered as Eliyana across the 10 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.