Light, oak tree, or God has answered
Elonna is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Alona, a Hebrew name meaning 'oak tree', or a variation of Eliana, meaning 'God has answered'. Some also associate it with the Greek 'Helen' lineage, relating to 'shining light'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Elonna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
