Girl
Elana
torch, bright light
About Elana
Elana strikes a perfect balance between familiarity and distinction. The name has a timeless quality that won't date itself to any particular era or trend. It's recognizable enough that people can spell and pronounce it easily, yet uncommon enough to feel special. Elana has a refined elegance that works across all stages of life—it's sweet on a toddler, appropriate for a teenager, and sophisticated for an adult professional. The name offers natural nickname options like Ellie or Lana, providing flexibility. Its simple spelling avoids the confusion that comes with multiple variations. Elana has a warmth to it, a welcoming quality that makes it approachable yet distinguished.
Popularity of the Name Elana
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | #886 | ||
| 1966 | #940 | ||
| 2001 | #923 | #408 | |
| 2002 | #973 | #542 | |
| 2003 | #811 | ||
| 2005 | #924 | #747 | |
| 2007 | #913 | #741 | |
| 2009 | #996 | ||
| 1996 | #490 | ||
| 1997 | #523 | ||
| 2004 | #384 | ||
| 2010 | #980 | ||
| 2012 | #697 | ||
| 2014 | #606 | ||
| 2015 | #927 | ||
| 2017 | #910 | ||
| 2024 | #932 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland
Variations of Name Elana
Names Similar to Elana
Nicknames for Elana
- Ellie
- Lana
- El
- Ana
- Laney
Famous People Named Elana
| Elana Meyers | American bobsledder |
| Elana Kagan | Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court |
| Elana Dykewomon | American writer |
| Elana Amsterdam | American cookbook author |
| Elana Vered | Israeli-American pianist |
| Elana Brundyn | South African arts executive |
| Elana Priesman | American gymnast |
| Elana Harte | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Elana Katz | American artist |
| Elana Lanskaya | Belarusian singer |
| Elana Casey | American actress |
| Elana Friedman | Canadian actress |
| Elana O'Loskey | American journalist |
| Elana Rassi | Brazilian journalist |
| Elana Rose Richardson | American musician |
| Elana Squalid | Filipino actress |
| Elana Stone | Australian musician |
| Elana Toruño | American activist |
| Elana Wilson | American screenwriter |
| Elana Zeltser | Russian-American film producer |
Characters Named Elana
| Elana Gilbert | The Vampire Diaries |
| Elana Michaels | Women of the Otherworld series |
| Elana Cardova | Carmen Sandiego |
| Elana DeSalla | Star Trek - The Next Generation |
| Elana of Avalor | Elena of Avalor |
| Elana Morrison | Home and Away |
| Elana Langston | White Collar |
| Elana | The Omega Factor |
| Elana Casales | El Elegido |
| Elana Glazer | Broad City |
| Elana Bruess | Falcon Beach |
| Elana Rothman | Children of Dune |
| Elana "Thorn" Thorne | Marvel Comics |
| Elana Anderson | Smallville |
| Elana Farmer | Waterloo Road |
| Elana Haim | Haim - Forever |
| Elana Shapiro | House of Lies |
| Elana Goldstein | Spider-Man - The Animated Series |
| Elana Brown | Snowfall |
| Elana McKeller | Power Book II - Ghost |