Athena vs Eliana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliana

Girl #18 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter of the sun"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Jewish Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18
Total SSA Count
6,423
Syllables
5
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Eli, Ana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Athena Rank #90
Eliana Rank #18

Eliana is more popular, ranked #18 vs #90 for Athena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athena ___

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Grace
  • Athena Jane
  • Athena Marie
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Joy

Eliana ___

  • Eliana Grace
  • Eliana Rose
  • Eliana Claire
  • Eliana Marie
  • Eliana Hope
  • Eliana Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

If you choose Eliana

Isabella Gabriella Nathaniel Sophia Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athena or Eliana more popular?

Eliana is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Athena at #90 in the United States.

What do Athena and Eliana mean?

Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin). Eliana means "daughter of the sun" (Greek origin).

Are Athena and Eliana boy or girl names?

Athena is primarily a girl name. Eliana is primarily a girl name.

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