Sun ray, shining light, or God has answered
Elanna is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of Alana, meaning 'precious' or 'awakening,' or a combination of the Hebrew 'El' (God) and 'Anna' (grace). It is also frequently associated with the Greek 'Helen,' signifying a radiant or shining light.
Less common today
Elanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,209 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Children's book author and illustrator
A character in the fantasy series · The Song of the Lioness
