God has answered; sun ray; shining light
Elleana is a modern elaboration of the name Eliana or Elena. It likely combines the Hebrew roots meaning 'my God has answered' with the Greek roots associated with 'shining light' or 'sun ray.' Its usage is often a stylistic choice to emphasize a soft, feminine sound.
Less common today
Elleana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,078 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
