The baby name Ellana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LAH-nah (/ɛˈlɑːnə/),eh-LAY-nah (/ɛˈleɪnə/).
The baby name Ellana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LAH-nah (/ɛˈlɑːnə/),eh-LAY-nah (/ɛˈleɪnə/).
Ellana is English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish in Origin.
Ellana is a modern feminine given name, most often a respelling of Elana/Elena or a blend of Ella and Anna. Depending on the root invoked, it can carry several meanings: from Greek Helene via Elena, “torch; light”; from Hebrew Ilana/Elana, “tree” (sometimes specified as “oak”); or from Alana (Gaelic/Breton and Hawaiian routes), “harmony; little rock” or “awakening, offering.” This layered etymology makes Ellana a versatile, multicultural choice.
The spelling with double L seems to have emerged in late 20th‑century English‑speaking contexts, rising with the popularity of Ella- and ‑ana names. Usage remains relatively uncommon but recognizable, especially in North America and Europe. Variants and related forms include Elana, Elanna, Ellanna, Elena, Elaina, Elayna, Ilana, Alana, and Eliana; nicknames range from Ellie and Ella to Lana and Lani. The name’s gentle rhythm and familiar components give it an elegant, contemporary feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #75 | 1 | 1,051 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2021 | #284 | 7 | 2,910 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #377 | 29 | 3,185 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #908 | 9 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Ellana is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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