The nameÉlyane
Élyane is a form of Éliane, mostly given in France in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Éliane, it comes from the Latin Aelianus, the name of a Roman family, also linked to the Greek hêlios, "sun".
Origin
Latin, through Éliane.
History
Found since 1914, Élyane peaked in the late 1940s. A few boys bore it. It is still given today, very quietly.
Popularity of the name Élyane
Élyane in France
Élyane was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 545 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Élyane. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Élyane in France were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Élyane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Élyane mean?
Like Éliane, it comes from the Latin Aelianus, the name of a Roman family, also linked to the Greek hêlios, "sun".
What is the origin of the name Élyane?
Latin, through Éliane.
Is Élyane a girl's or a boy's name?
Élyane is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Élyane?
Variants and related names of Élyane include Eliane.