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Keelinf · 2026-07-27T14:39:11+00:00

Thoughts on the name Eliahna for a little girl? The shortening (Ellie) is somewhat basic and overused, but it wouldn't bother me that much because DH and I wouldn't have to call her Ellie. I'm just wondering if the full name (including every spelling variant) has also been overused. I know that it seems to have become very popular and trendy in the 2010s. Is it still?

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Delphiniumandlupins · 27/07/2026 16:58

Without the "h" it's a pretty name and obvious how it should be pronounced. With the "h" it gets confusing somehow.

RoseField1 · 27/07/2026 16:48

Keelinf · 27/07/2026 16:32

DH thought this spelling (with the h) would make it more clear that it's not pronounced with the same sound of the name Anne. People often confuse the pronunciations of Ana and Anna.

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One N already gives the rule that it's 'ahna' not 'anna' so adding the H is not needed and won't achieve what you want. People who are going to pronounce it wrong will do so regardless.

And before anyone says I know Ana is a name but it's not the UK English spelling and doesn't naturally create the same sound as Anna.

JustGiveMeReason · 27/07/2026 16:48

Like so many others, it isn't a name I've ever heard of, so was doubting it could be overused.

Then someone has kindly linked to a list of names. If 'over used' is your concern, that seems to have cleared that up then.

I 100% agree with pp who said please don't change the spelling of a known name though - it will be SUCH a pain for your dd for the rest of her life.

RoseField1 · 27/07/2026 16:46

Keelinf · 27/07/2026 16:17

Oh no! We live in the UK so have never heard of this, but that's a terrible association. I thought my DH had created a new spelling. I didn't know there was anyone else with this same spelling. We may have to relegate it to the middle name spot or change the spelling.

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Why would your DH 'create a new spelling'? There's a reason it's not spelt with an H!

itsgettingweird · 27/07/2026 16:42

i Know 1 Elliana who is now 17.

Never seen it with an h either.

I like it so I say use it if you want to.

Any1ForTennis · 27/07/2026 16:39

Nice name but spelling makes me think she must have a fishy looking big brother called piranha.

vladimirVsvolodymr · 27/07/2026 16:38

I have a 5 year old Eliana. I like Hebrew “Eli” names because I like the meanings; Eliana, Elisheva, Elisha, Eliora, Elisa. She’s is Eliana to most people bar childminder and one of my neighbours that call her Eli. DH vetoed Elisheva and Elisha. If you like Eliahna use it but be ready to hear “I can’t pronounce that” instead of them attempting to.

Peachpearplumb · 27/07/2026 16:35

Keelinf · 27/07/2026 16:32

DH thought this spelling (with the h) would make it more clear that it's not pronounced with the same sound of the name Anne. People often confuse the pronunciations of Ana and Anna.

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Oh, ok I get it. I know a few Elianas and it wouldn’t occur to me that it would be Ellie-Anna so I think youll be ok.

it is fairly common in under 5s where I am in the south west.

RockinCara · 27/07/2026 16:34

Keelinf · 27/07/2026 16:17

Oh no! We live in the UK so have never heard of this, but that's a terrible association. I thought my DH had created a new spelling. I didn't know there was anyone else with this same spelling. We may have to relegate it to the middle name spot or change the spelling.

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Next to nobody is going to make that association. I wouldn’t worry.

Ive never heard of the name, but think it’s quite pretty, but definitely lose the H. It makes it uglier somehow and more pretentious.

cupfinalchaos · 27/07/2026 16:33

We have an Eliana in the family, usually shortened to Ellie or Ells.

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Keelinf · 27/07/2026 16:32

Peachpearplumb · 27/07/2026 16:26

I’m confused. Why would you want a name which is a totally new spelling? As someone with a made up name, I promise you, she won’t thank you for it.

DH thought this spelling (with the h) would make it more clear that it's not pronounced with the same sound of the name Anne. People often confuse the pronunciations of Ana and Anna.

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Bitzee · 27/07/2026 16:28

My colleague has a newborn Eliana. Before that I haven’t heard of it. It’s a lovely less heard of take on Ellie/Ella type names. No need for the random H though, it’s just weird and unnecessary.

Peachpearplumb · 27/07/2026 16:26

I’m confused. Why would you want a name which is a totally new spelling? As someone with a made up name, I promise you, she won’t thank you for it.

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Keelinf · 27/07/2026 16:25

Berlinlover · 27/07/2026 15:44

Overused? I’ve never heard of it. No idea how it would be pronounced either.

It's pronounced the same as Eliana.

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Topseyt123 · 27/07/2026 16:19

It's nice enough, but I would definitely drop that "h" from the middle of it as that just messes things up and looks off. Eliana/Elianna would be far more "natural" and nicer ways to spell it.

If you like it use it.

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Keelinf · 27/07/2026 16:17

Brownies4you · 27/07/2026 16:06

That is the name of two of the Uvalde school victims in Texas. 😢 It was the first thing I thought of. I'd go with a different spelling - Eliana, Elianna, Elliana, Ellianna, etc. There's so many.

https://latino.si.edu/exhibitions/mural-gallery

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Oh no! We live in the UK so have never heard of this, but that's a terrible association. I thought my DH had created a new spelling. I didn't know there was anyone else with this same spelling. We may have to relegate it to the middle name spot or change the spelling.

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TheLivelyCat · 27/07/2026 16:16

My DD is called Eliana (El- ee-ana) only met a couple others to date. I do think drop the h in the spelling as it confuses people, I call her Eli for short but she hate when I do that.

Brownies4you · 27/07/2026 16:06

That is the name of two of the Uvalde school victims in Texas. 😢 It was the first thing I thought of. I'd go with a different spelling - Eliana, Elianna, Elliana, Ellianna, etc. There's so many.

https://latino.si.edu/exhibitions/mural-gallery

Oliwiaa · 27/07/2026 16:03

AgnesMcDoo · 27/07/2026 15:59

You know what I meant

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Not really. Did you mean it sounds modern?

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 27/07/2026 16:01

Berlinlover · 27/07/2026 15:44

Overused? I’ve never heard of it. No idea how it would be pronounced either.

Glad it is not just me

AgnesMcDoo · 27/07/2026 15:59

Oliwiaa · 27/07/2026 15:58

All names are made up, they ooze naturally from the ground 🤔

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You know what I meant

Oliwiaa · 27/07/2026 15:58

AgnesMcDoo · 27/07/2026 15:57

Never heard of it - it looks made up.

If you use it drop the h

All names are made up, they ooze naturally from the ground 🤔

AgnesMcDoo · 27/07/2026 15:57

Never heard of it - it looks made up.

If you use it drop the h

sanityisamyth · 27/07/2026 15:53

Berlinlover · 27/07/2026 15:44

Overused? I’ve never heard of it. No idea how it would be pronounced either.

This.

BoleynMemories13 · 27/07/2026 15:53

Where's the h come from? It makes an overly fussy name look even more fussy.

Eliana is one of the fastest rising baby names in England and Wales, storming into the top 100 in 2025 (62nd, up 54 places from 2024).

It's not to my taste at all, as I do find it overly fussy and I'm not keen on any name with an ('arna') sound at the end. The El part is the nicest bit, but I think there are many preferable choices such as Eloise, Eliza, Elodie, Elora.

The current popularity itself wouldn't bother me, but it's insane rise would as that suggests it will be faddy. Names which rise so rapidly usually fall just as quickly a few years later.

Obviously it's up to you if you go for it, but I would advise spelling it without an h if you do.