Elian

Meaning of Elian

Elian can mean "My God" in Hebrew or "light" in Welsh.

Elian has Hebrew, Welsh roots — browse every Hebrew, Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elian

Elian is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #147 in 2025 from #426 in 2000.

Notable people named Elian

• Elian Gonzalez
  Cuban immigration cause célèbre
• Elian Herrera
  Professional baseball player
• Elian Parrino
  Italian football player
• Elian Rachmuth
  Argentine rabbi and educator
• Elian Quesada
  Costa Rican soccer player

Questions about the name Elian

What does the name Elian mean?

Elian means elian can mean "my god" in hebrew or "light" in welsh, and it comes from Hebrew, Welsh origins.

Is Elian a boy's or a girl's name?

Elian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elian?

In 2025, Elian ranked #147 for boys, up from #237 the year before.

When was Elian most popular?

Elian peaked at #147 in 2025.