Eliana
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘God has answered’ or ‘my God has answered’. It is also associated with the Greek ‘Helios’, meaning ‘sun’. This elegant name has seen rising popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Popularity of the name Eliana in different countries
- Eliana Has grown steadily in the United States since the 1990s, consistently ranking in the top 100 girls' names since 2010.
- Eliana Popular in the United Kingdom and Australia as a sophisticated alternative to more common biblical names.
- Eliana Very common in Brazil and Portugal, often appearing in the top 20 most popular names for girls.
- Eliana Maintains consistent popularity in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries as a classic feminine name.
- Eliana In Canada and New Zealand, it's considered an exotic yet accessible name with international appeal.
Variants and similar names to Eliana
- Elianna (English (common spelling variant))
- Elliana (English (modern spelling))
- Eliane (French, Portuguese)
- Iliana (Greek, Spanish)
- Liana (Italian, English (short form))
Famous characters named Eliana
Books
- Eliana Ferracora – The Empirium Trilogy A princess and assassin with elemental magic who must confront a dark prophet to save her kingdom.
- Eliana – The Girl Who Drank the Moon A girl raised on moonlight magic who develops extraordinary powers and must face a powerful witch.
- Eliana Santos – The Gilded Wolves A lock-picking expert and key member of a treasure-hunting group in 19th century Paris.
- Eliana Walker – The Memory Keeper's Daughter A daughter whose life is shaped by a family secret her father kept for years.
Anime
- Eliana – One Piece Princess of the Kingdom of Ilusia appearing in a filler arc, known for her kindness and connection to her people.
- Eliana – Fairy Tail Minor wizard appearing in some episodes of the most famous magic guild in Fiore.
Movies
- Eliana – Eliana, Eliana A young woman embarking on a journey of self-discovery with her mother in a touching Brazilian story.
- Eliana Silva – Central Station A woman who accompanies a young boy in his search for his father across Brazil.
TVSeries
- Eliana – The Shannara Chronicles An elf appearing in the second season as an ally to the protagonists in their fight against dark forces.
- Eliana Reyes – Queen of the South Teresa Mendoza's sister whose fate shapes the protagonist's path in the drug trafficking world.
Videogames
- Eliana – Guild Wars 2 A Pact member who aids the player in various missions against elder dragons and evil forces.
- Eliana – Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Playable priestess with healing abilities who supports the army in battle.
- Eliana – Dragon Age: Inquisition A merchant and ally who provides crucial resources and information to the Inquisitor.
- Eliana – Final Fantasy XIV Recurring NPC who offers side quests and develops the story of different city-states.
