The Lord is my God; sun
Elian is a name with dual roots, most commonly viewed as a Spanish variation of Elijah, meaning 'The Lord is my God.' It is also associated with the Greek name Helios, meaning 'sun,' and the Roman family name Aelius.
About 2,448 boys were named Elian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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