The nameEliane
Eliane is a French name with a Latin root, popular in Switzerland and Brazil.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Eliane comes from the Latin Aelianus, from the Roman family name Aelius, sometimes linked to the Greek helios, "sun".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In England and Wales Eliane reached 1688th place in 2000.
Popularity of the name Eliane
Eliane in the United States
Eliane was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 130 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Eliane. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Eliane in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 24 births a year on average, against 15 in the five years before.
Eliane in France
Eliane was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 30,870 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Eliane. Its rise began around 1919, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Eliane in France were born before 1944, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 36 births a year.
Eliane in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eliane
Names from the same generation as Eliane, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliane mean?
Eliane comes from the Latin Aelianus, from the Roman family name Aelius, sometimes linked to the Greek helios, "sun".
What is the origin of the name Eliane?
French, from Latin.
Is Eliane a girl's or a boy's name?
Eliane is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Eliane?
In 2024, Eliane was the 5887th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 21 births.
What are the variants of the name Eliane?
Variants and related names of Eliane include Elia, Elianne, Eline and Élyane.
What are good sibling names for Eliane?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Roseline, Georgette, Solveig and Clea for a sister, Laurent, Rainier, Othman and Pascal for a brother.