Elliannah
A modern feminine name combining the elements Ellie/Ella and Hannah.
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Elliannah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elliannah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elliannah births was 2014 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elliannah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
133
~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans
Peak year
2014
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,502
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Elliannah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elliannah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 93 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Elliannah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elliannah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elliannah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elliannah
The given name Elliannah is a relatively modern name with roots in both Hebrew and English. It is a combination of the Hebrew name Eliana, meaning "God has answered," and the English name Hannah, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
The earliest known usage of the name Elliannah dates back to the late 20th century, with a small number of recorded instances in various English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the early 21st century, likely influenced by the increasing trend of creating unique and creative name combinations.
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components have rich biblical and cultural significance. The name Eliana is mentioned in the Old Testament as a variation of the name Elijah, referring to a prominent prophet in the Hebrew Bible. The name Hannah, on the other hand, is associated with the mother of the prophet Samuel, who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Hebrew monarchy.
In terms of historical figures bearing the name Elliannah, records are scarce due to the name's relatively recent origin. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name in modern times. One such person is Elliannah Tjhung, an Australian model and social media influencer born in 1997. Another is Elliannah Butterfield, an American singer and songwriter born in 2005.
It is worth mentioning that while the name Elliannah may not have a long historical lineage, it reflects the growing trend of creating unique and meaningful name combinations, often drawing from different cultural and linguistic roots. As a result, the name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking distinct and meaningful names for their children.
Despite its modern origins, the name Elliannah carries a blend of Hebrew and English influences, symbolizing grace, favor, and the belief that God has answered prayers. As with many contemporary names, its significance lies in the personal connections and meanings ascribed by those who bear it.
People
Elliannah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Elliannah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elliannah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elliannah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,577,100 US residents.
Is Elliannah a common name?
We classify Elliannah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elliannah most popular?
The single biggest year for Elliannah was 2014, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elliannah is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elliannah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elliannah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elliannah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elliannah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elliannah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elliannah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Elliannah?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.