Elian Boy

Popularity: #226 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEL-ee-an / ˈɛliən

Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my God; Spanish: youthful

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew tradition, Elian is derived from the name Eliyahu, signifying a connection to divinity. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is often associated with youthfulness and vitality.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Elián
  • Elianus

International Variants

  • Elian (Spanish)
  • Elián (Spanish)
  • Elianus (Latin)

Famous people named Elian

Elian Gonzalez — Cuban boy involved in a high-profile immigration case.

Elian Baker — American actor.

Fictional characters named Elian

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Sibling Suggestions

EliElijahEliasElianaLianIanAidanKian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elian was first seen in the United States in 1996. Elian has ranked as high as #403 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Arizona, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Elian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elian (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 330
24%
CA 197
14%
NY 93
7%
FL 86
6%
AZ 65
5%
IL 56
4%
GA 49
4%
NC 42
3%
MD 39
3%
VA 35
3%
PA 31
2%
TN 30
2%
IN 28
2%
MA 20
1%
NM 20
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19965
199923
2000578
2001271
2002206
2003178
2004207
2005213
2006184
2007229
2008267
2009247
2010273
2011202
2012253
2013312
2014354
2015365
2016450
2017478
2018771
2019872
2020877
2021890
20221,128
20231,487
20241,495