Ellana
Every Ellana since 1946 — 598 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ellana
Ellana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,331 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 598 American babies have been named Ellana. Its peak came in 2010, when 29 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 Ellana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ellana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,331 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,516 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,166 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,378 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,276 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,529 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,074 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,054 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,844 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,536 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,886 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,522 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,085 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,178 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,602 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,890 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,762 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,817 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,167 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,434 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,923 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,878 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,979 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,545 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,595 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,679 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,859 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,612 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,151 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ellana in 2025?
Ellana ranked #10,331 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ellana?
598 babies have been named Ellana in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ellana most popular?
Ellana peaked in 2010, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Ellana a boy or girl name?
Ellana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ellana rising or falling?
Ellana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.