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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish
Pronunciation: eh-LAH-nah (/ɛˈlɑːnə/),eh-LAY-nah (/ɛˈleɪnə/)

What is the meaning of the name Ellana ?

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.

Ellana has the following similar or variant Names

Ellana – Popularity by country

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:

United States
France
Canada
AE
AZ

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People also ask about Ellana

Ellana is predominantly a girl's name.
Ellana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced eh-LAH-nah (/ɛˈlɑːnə/),eh-LAY-nah (/ɛˈleɪnə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elana, Ilana, Alana, Elaina, Elena and Ellena.
Across languages, Ellana has these equivalents: Ilana (Hebrew: 'tree'), Eliana (Hebrew: 'God has answered'), Alana (Gaelic: 'precious, harmony'), Elena/Helena (Greek: 'light, torch').
Yes — Ellana ranked #284 in Canada in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Ellana ranks highest in Canada (#284 in 2021).
Ellana's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #909 in 2014 to #908 in 2024 in United States.