Elana

Elana is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 106 girls in the United States.

Elana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elana

Elana belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elana first appears in Social Security records in 1934. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #893 in 1960, and in 2024 106 babies received the name — 8,809 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elana in US records

First recorded (US)
1934
Best US rank
#893 in 1960
Peak year
2006
Babies named Elana in 2024
106
Total since 1880
8,809

Elana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#818 in 2003
Babies named Elana in 2025
18
Total since 1996
711

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elana mean?

The meaning of Elana is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elana a boy or girl name?

Elana is a girl name. In 2024, 106 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elana?

Elana comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elana?

Elana first appears in US records in 1934. Its best-ever ranking was #893 in 1960, and 106 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].