Eleana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Eleana means 'gift of mercy'.
Meaning of the Name Eleana
Eleana is a variant of the name Eleanor, which is of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek elements 'eleos', meaning mercy, and 'doron', meaning gift. Therefore, Eleana can be interpreted to mean 'gift of mercy'. It is a feminine name that has been used in various cultures throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Eleana
The popularity for the name Eleana peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 53 births, which ranked number 5,627 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Eleana had the most female births in 2007 with 53, which ranked number 3,212 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Eleana has increased sharply over the last ten years from 39 births to 47 births, an increase of 20.51%. Among females, Eleana has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 39 births to 47 births, an increase of 20.51%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eleana
- 20 Year Trend of Eleana: 67.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Eleana: 20.51%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Eleana: 20.51%
Popularity of Eleana by State
Among females, Eleana was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eleana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eleana
- Total Births of Eleana: 48 (1.88%)
- Female Births of Eleana: 48 (1.88%)
Given the upward trend of Eleana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.88% increase in total births, for a total of 48 births in 2024. For Females, births for Eleana have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 48 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.88%.