Elana
Every Elana since 1934 — 8,909 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elana
Elana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,982 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 8,909 American babies have been named Elana. Its peak came in 2006, when 219 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,982 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,874 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2,035 |
| 2022 | 114 | #1,797 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,685 |
| 2020 | 108 | #1,823 |
| 2019 | 123 | #1,703 |
| 2018 | 135 | #1,590 |
| 2017 | 129 | #1,667 |
| 2016 | 149 | #1,518 |
| 2015 | 147 | #1,527 |
| 2014 | 172 | #1,357 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,582 |
| 2012 | 181 | #1,304 |
| 2011 | 135 | #1,605 |
| 2010 | 164 | #1,400 |
| 2009 | 134 | #1,663 |
| 2008 | 163 | #1,448 |
| 2007 | 183 | #1,326 |
| 2006 | 219 | #1,131 |
| 2005 | 179 | #1,260 |
| 2004 | 214 | #1,076 |
| 2003 | 186 | #1,163 |
| 2002 | 151 | #1,300 |
| 2001 | 172 | #1,188 |
| 2000 | 161 | #1,232 |
| 1995 | 168 | #1,063 |
| 1990 | 135 | #1,233 |
| 1985 | 149 | #1,014 |
| 1980 | 123 | #1,113 |
| 1975 | 103 | #1,130 |
| 1970 | 78 | #1,345 |
| 1965 | 60 | #1,426 |
| 1960 | 139 | #886 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,125 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,462 |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,896 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Elana
- Elana Meyer Athlete · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elana in 2025?
Elana ranked #1,982 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elana?
8,909 babies have been named Elana in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elana most popular?
Elana peaked in 2006, when 219 newborns received the name.
Is Elana a boy or girl name?
Elana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elana rising or falling?
Elana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elana?
Well-known people named Elana include Elana Meyer (athlete).