Eldana
Every Eldana since 2008 — 598 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eldana
Eldana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,180 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 598 American babies have been named Eldana. Its peak came in 2014, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Eldana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eldana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,180 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,053 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,487 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,514 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,349 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,702 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,969 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,066 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,165 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,482 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,015 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,899 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,986 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,731 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,319 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,391 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,908 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,877 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eldana in 2025?
Eldana ranked #6,180 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eldana?
598 babies have been named Eldana in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eldana most popular?
Eldana peaked in 2014, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Eldana a boy or girl name?
Eldana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eldana rising or falling?
Eldana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.