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UK girl's name

Elyanna

Feminine name combining "Ely", a form of Elijah, with "anna", variant meaning "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.

Elyanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elyanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2017 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.

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

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Elyanna. 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

  • Elyanna ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 girls were registered as Elyanna.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elyanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3695

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2024

6 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Elyanna mean?

The name Elyanna is a relatively modern name that has its roots in the Hebrew language. It is believed to be a combination of the Hebrew names Elyana and Anna, both of which have biblical origins.

The name Elyana is derived from the Hebrew word "el," which means "God," and the word "yah," which is a shortened form of the name Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God. The name Anna, on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."

While the exact origins of the name Elyanna are not entirely clear, it is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a combination of these two names. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elyanna was in the late 1990s, when it began appearing in birth records in the United States. However, there is no evidence of the name being used in ancient texts or historical records prior to this time.

Despite its relatively recent origins, the name Elyanna has been adopted by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Elyanna Kaploun, a Russian-born artist and sculptor who was active in the early 20th century.

Another notable individual with the name Elyanna was Elyanna Gonzalez, a Mexican-American writer and activist who was born in 1975. She was known for her work promoting social justice and education reform.

In the world of sports, Elyanna Linder was a Swedish tennis player who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She won several doubles titles on the WTA Tour and represented Sweden in international competitions.

In the field of music, Elyanna Garcia is a Colombian singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles since the early 2000s. She is known for her blend of Latin pop and urban music styles.

Finally, Elyanna Kruger was a South African actress and model who was active in the 1980s and 1990s. She appeared in several films and television shows, and was known for her work in promoting environmental causes.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Elyanna over time

The chart below shows babies named Elyanna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 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 Elyanna, 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

Elyanna
02356201720202024

Decades

Elyanna by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elyanna 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 #4494 18 4
2010s #4763 4 1

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FAQ

Elyanna: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Elyanna was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Elyanna most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Elyanna in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Elyanna?

Feminine name combining "Ely", a form of Elijah, with "anna", variant meaning "grace".

How many people are called Elyanna in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Elyanna across the 5 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.